ZIP Code 26501, WV
Living in 26501
Bikeability55
Walkability76
Commute76
Public Transit47
Affordability84
Public Safety77
Airports24
Hospitals54
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation+2.7k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate30%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector58%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$172kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$627Median Monthly Rent+$161 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas3%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 26501
United States45
West Virginia21
Morgantown Metro Area18
Monongalia County18
Property Crime in 26501
United States48
West Virginia20
Morgantown Metro Area9
Monongalia County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 17 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 26501
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding36
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 26501, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 26501, WV
Morgantown Montessori
4 miles, E
Covenant Christian School
6 miles, E
Morgantown Christian Academy
6 miles, E
St Francis Central Catholic School
6 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 26501, WV
West Virginia University
4 miles, E
Fairmont State University
12 miles, SW
Waynesburg University
20 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 26501, WV
West Virginia University Hospitals
4 miles, E
Mon Health Medical Center
5 miles, E
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
13 miles, SW
Washington Health System Greene
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 26501, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
25 miles, SW
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
55 miles, NE
Pittsburgh International Airport
60 miles, N
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
113 miles, SE