26505 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to MORGANTOWN, WV 26505

26505 is a rural zip code in Morgantown, West Virginia. Median household income here ($20,440) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, younger, and mostly single. At $174,200 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Morgantown metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $58,299/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 26505 is $46,224.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 26505 earn an average of $21,376/year. Women earn only $13,377/year.

14,506 people in 26505 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 26505? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 15.8 minutes.

The median age here is 23. There are 20,491 men and 18,281 women. The median age for men is 23 while for women the median age is 23.

To give you a sense of the community, 10,431 people (out of the 38,772 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 17,434 homes, and 1,275 businesses every day. 1,924 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

26505 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 40 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Beijing, China!) and -80 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 911 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 38,772
  • White Population: 34,677
  • Black Population: 1,975
  • Hispanic Population: 896
  • Asian Population: 2,422
  • Hawaiian Population: 51
  • Indian Population: 197
  • Male Population: 20,491
  • Female Population: 18,281
  • Median Age: 23
  • Median Age of Males: 23
  • Median Age of Females: 23
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: West Virginia
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Morgantown WV
  • County: Monongalia
  • City: Morgantown
  • Longitude: -80.0
  • Latitude: 39.6
  • Elevation: 911 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 304
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 14,031
  • Drive alone: 10,053
  • Carpool: 1,523
  • Public transit: 262
  • Ride bikes or walk: 1,924

  • Average commute time: 15.8 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 1,041
  •    5 - 9: 3,347
  •    10 - 14: 4,004
  •    15 - 19: 2,718
  •    20 - 24: 978
  •    25 - 29: 230
  •    30 - 34: 475
  •    35 - 39: 150
  •    40 - 44: 159
  •    45 - 59: 392
  •    60 - 89: 307
  •    90 plus: 230
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $174,200
  • Average Annual Household Income: $23,722
  • Businesses: 1,078
  • Employees: 19,568
  • Annual Payroll: $722,805,000
  • Average Family Income: $58,299
  • Median Family Income: $20,440
  • Average Income for Men: $21,376
  • Average Income for Women: $13,377
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 061
  • State FIPS Code: 54

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Schools in 26505 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Arnettsville Elementary School
4120 Fairmont Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 278-5584
Brookhaven Elementary School
1215 Baker Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9236
Cheat Lake Elementary School
154 Crosby Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 594-2772
Dorsey Center
1433 Dorsey Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9330
Easton Elementary School
2901 Point Marion Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9228
Mountainview Elementary School
661 Greenbag Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9255
North Elementary School
825 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9280
Ridgedale Elementary School
1550 Goshen Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9231
Suncrest Primary School
523 Junior Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9347
Westover Elementary School
200 West Park Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9288
Woodburn Elementary School
Corner Of Parson And Fortney
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9295
Middle Schools
Cheat Lake Middle School
160 Crosby Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 594-1165
South Middle School
500 East Parkway Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9340
Suncrest Middle School
360 Baldwin Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Westwood Middle School
670 River Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9300
High Schools
Morgantown High School
109 Wilson Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-2960
University High School
991 Price Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9270
Vocational Technical Center
1000 Mississippi Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9240
Other Schools
Mylan Park Elementary School
901 Mylan Park Lane
Morgantown, WV 26505
Skyview Elementary School
668 River Road
Morgantown, WV 26505

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 26505 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.wvstatepolice.com/sexoff/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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