Zip code 26506: Morgantown, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26506?

26506 is assigned to Morgantown, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26506 in?

26506 is in Monongalia County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26506?

About 1,476 people live in 26506, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 26506?

The closest zip codes to 26506 are 26505, 26502, 26534, 26543, 26546.

Residential delivery areaMonongalia CountyEastern Time

Population

1,476

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.2 sq mi

6,202 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 26506

26506 is an urban zip code in Morgantown, West Virginia (Monongalia County), covering 0.2 sq mi of land. About 1,476 people live here, or 6,202 per square mile. The median resident is 19 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 10.5 minutes each way, and 43% of workers work from home; working from home is more common than any single way of commuting. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; food service; and sales.

How 26506 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Bachelor's degree or higher100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%1st of 662 in WV
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%54th of 661 in WV
Work from home43%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%12th of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate17.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%66th of 652 in WV
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%47th of 661 in WV
Government workers36.3%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%86th of 650 in WV
Population density6,202/sq mi
86th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi2nd of 663 in WV
Uninsured rate8.5%
62nd
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%169th of 662 in WV
Diversity index23.3
16th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3103rd of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents1.8%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%87th of 663 in WV
Population1,476
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373222nd of 663 in WV
Per capita income$5,235
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203655th of 659 in WV
Median age19
1st
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7656th of 661 in WV
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%638th of 661 in WV
Average commute10.5 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min485th of 485 in WV
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%627th of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%631st of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%655th of 663 in WV
Residents under 182.8%
1st
U.S. 22% · WV 20%606th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$5,722
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162614th of 615 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%486th of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%590th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%567th of 650 in WV

Measure	26506	Monongalia	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	100%	48.9%	24.1%	35.7%	99th	1st of 662
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	57.9%	74.9%	65.2%	99th	54th of 661
Work from home	43%	13.4%	9.1%	15.1%	99th	12th of 650
Unemployment rateWeakness	17.2%	4.7%	5.4%	5.2%	99th	66th of 652
Broadband accessStrength	100%	90.2%	86.1%	91%	99th	47th of 661
Government workers	36.3%	22.5%	20.3%	14.5%	99th	86th of 650
Population density	6,202/sq mi	298/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	86th	2nd of 663
Uninsured rate	8.5%	5.3%	6%	8.4%	62nd	169th of 662
Diversity index	23.3	26	19.3	61.4	16th	103rd of 663
Foreign-born residents	1.8%	5.4%	1.8%	14.1%	11th	87th of 663
Population	1,476	107,163	1,778,373	334,922,499	2nd	222nd of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$5,235	$42,045	$34,203	$44,673	1st	655th of 659
Median age	19	32.7	42.7	38.9	1st	656th of 661
Poverty rateStrength	0%	19.7%	16.7%	12.5%	1st	638th of 661
Average commuteStrength	10.5 min	21 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	1st	485th of 485
Veterans	0%	4.9%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	627th of 663
Housing vacancy	0%	10.6%	15.4%	10.1%	1st	631st of 661
Residents 65 and older	0%	13.4%	21%	17.2%	1st	655th of 663
Residents under 18	2.8%	16.1%	20%	22%	1st	606th of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$5,722	$43,366	$43,162	$49,666	1st	614th of 615
Tech workers	0%	3.8%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	486th of 650
Healthcare workers	0%	14.4%	12.5%	9.7%	1st	590th of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	6.1%	6.8%	10%	1st	567th of 650

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

96%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

2.8%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White87%
Black4%
Hispanic7%
Asian0.7%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

23.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

26.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 16
Average household size: —
Family households: 0%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 100%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 61% / 39%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

100%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26506

—

Monongalia Co.

$65,346

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$5,235

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26506

—

Monongalia Co.

$267,700

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26506

—

Monongalia Co.

$987

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 16
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

18%

Carpooled

Transit

10%

Walked

25%

Bicycle

Worked from home

43%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

45%

10–19

31%

20–29

20%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

10.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

17.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

32%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

40%

Food service

19%

Sales

13%

Office and admin

12%

Management

Education

Arts, media and sports

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

42%

Restaurants and hotels

20%

Arts and recreation

12%

Other services

11%

Health care and social assistance

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$5,722

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

36.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26506	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$9,417	$74,888
Service	$5,211	$26,804
Sales and office	$5,927	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

100%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 100%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 100%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 8.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Morgantown
State: West Virginia
County: Monongalia County
Center point: 39.6468° N, 79.9702° W
Land area: 0.2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Morgantown100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 26506

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26505	Morgantown, WV	1.4 mi	37,492	$45,536	$278,000
26502	Morgantown, WV · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
26534	Granville, WV	1.6 mi	792	$31,413	$138,300
26543	Osage, WV	2 mi	0	—	—
26546	Pursglove, WV	3.1 mi	341	$49,656	—
26501	Morgantown, WV	3.7 mi	19,529	$63,529	$219,800
26508	Morgantown, WV	4.8 mi	40,231	$90,041	$311,500
26531	Dellslow, WV · PO box	4.9 mi	—	—	—
26527	Cassville, WV · PO box	5.1 mi	—	—	—
15327	Dilliner, PA	7.5 mi	1,092	$70,296	$118,100
26507	Morgantown, WV · PO box	7.5 mi	—	—	—
15315	Bobtown, PA	7.7 mi	1,078	$48,362	$64,100

Questions about 26506

What city is zip code 26506?

26506 is assigned to Morgantown, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26506 in?

26506 is in Monongalia County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26506?

About 1,476 people live in 26506, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26506 in?

26506 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 26506?

The closest zip codes to 26506 are 26505, 26502, 26534, 26543, 26546.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26506, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.