ZIP Code 26508, WV
Living in 26508
Bikeability15
Walkability10
Commute61
Public Transit15
Affordability59
Public Safety87
Airports21
Hospitals60
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation+3.6k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$240kMedian Home Value+$59k (2010–19)
38%Built 2000 or Later
$718Median Monthly Rent+$142 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas8%
Utility gas48%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 26508
United States45
West Virginia21
Morgantown Metro Area18
Monongalia County18
Property Crime in 26508
United States48
West Virginia20
Morgantown Metro Area9
Monongalia County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 17 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 26508
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding42
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 26508, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 26508, WV
Trinity Christian School
2 miles, NW
Chestnut Mountain Ranch
2 miles, SW
Morgantown Christian Academy
2 miles, W
Covenant Christian School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 26508, WV
West Virginia University
4 miles, NW
Fairmont State University
16 miles, SW
Waynesburg University
26 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 26508, WV
West Virginia University Hospitals
5 miles, NW
Mon Health Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Preston Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SE
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 26508, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
28 miles, SW
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
53 miles, NE
Pittsburgh International Airport
64 miles, N
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
107 miles, SE