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26501

West Virginia · 19,529 residents · 58.5 sq mi
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ZIP 26501 is home to 19,529 people in Monongalia County. 3% of residents were born outside the United States. About 45% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $219,800. Getting to work takes 20 minutes on average. Renters pay $978 a month at the median. Among the 9 ZIP codes in Monongalia County, 26501 ranks 6th by median household income.

$63,529
US average: $82,259
$40,386
US average: $44,673
$219,800
US average: $376,019
44.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
58.5 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
14.5%
Age 65+
15.7%
53.6%
46.4%
2.16 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(16,823)
Black5.5%(1,070)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(450)
Asian1.6%(310)
Other4.5%(876)
32
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Monongalia County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST6TH OF 9HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
26505$45,536
26508$90,041
26521$80,625
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 26501?

ZIP code 26501 has about 19,529 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26501?

The typical household in ZIP code 26501 earns about $63,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 26501 expensive?

In ZIP code 26501, the median home is worth about $219,800, and the typical rent is about $978 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 26501?

About 44.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 26501 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26501?

About 14.4% of people in ZIP code 26501 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024