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ZIP code 26501: Morgantown, WV

26501 is a ZIP code in Morgantown, West Virginia, mainly in Monongalia County, part of the Morgantown, WV metro area. About 19,529 people live here.

Population
19,529
Median household income
$63,529
Typical home value
$220,000+2.6% in 12 months
Median rent
$978gross, per month
Median age
39.8
Homeowners
60.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 26501 details

CityMorgantown
StateWest Virginia
CountyMonongalia County
Metro areaMorgantown, WV
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area58.5 sq mi, plus 1 sq mi of water
Population density334 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher44.7% of adults 25+
Average commute19.9 minutes
Center coordinates39.63409, -80.03684

Median rent in 26501 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$808/mo
2 bedrooms$1,016/mo
3 bedrooms$1,183/mo
4 bedrooms$1,534/mo
5+ bedrooms$1,375/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 26501

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
26546Pursglove, WV2.1 mi341
26534Granville, WV2.2 mi792
26527Cassville, WV2.6 mi—
26543Osage, WV2.9 mi0
26506Morgantown, WV3.7 mi1,476
26502Morgantown, WV3.8 mi—
26504Morgantown, WV4.9 mi—
26505Morgantown, WV5.0 mi37,492

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 26501?

A typical home in ZIP code 26501 is worth about $220,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $63,529 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $220,000 homeWhat can a $63,529 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 26501

What city is ZIP code 26501?

ZIP code 26501 is in Morgantown, WV, in Monongalia County.

What county is ZIP code 26501 in?

26501 is mainly in Monongalia County, West Virginia.

What is the population of ZIP code 26501?

About 19,529 people live in ZIP code 26501, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 26501 in?

26501 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Morgantown have?

Morgantown, WV also uses 26502, 26504, 26505, 26506, 26507 and 26508.