Morgantown, WV — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 26501 serves a portion of Morgantown, West Virginia, within Monongalia County. This community is home to approximately 43,278 residents, with a median age of 36.3 years. The median household income of $48,236 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $260,474 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 38% owner-occupied and 62% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Morgantown is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 15% and an unemployment rate of 7.7%, 26501 reflects the economic character of Monongalia County in West Virginia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 43,278 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 13,486 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $48,236 | ↓ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $260,474 | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | ↑ 97% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 7.0% | ↓ 39% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 15% | ↓ 57% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.3 yrs | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 38% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 62% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 21,206 | — |