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26505

West Virginia · 37,492 residents · 12.6 sq mi
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ZIP 26505 is a ZIP code of 37,492 people in Monongalia County. This skews young, with a median age of 25.2. 33% of homes are owner-occupied. People stay put here: 62% were in the same home a year ago. This is an unusually credentialed place: 55% of adults have a four-year degree. The poverty rate is 31.1%, above the 12.5% national rate. Among the 9 ZIP codes in Monongalia County, 26505 ranks 8th by median household income.

$45,536
US average: $82,259
$34,074
US average: $44,673
$278,000
US average: $376,019
55.3%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
12.6 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
11.7%
Age 65+
10.4%
50.6%
49.4%
2.04 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(30,586)
Black3.7%(1,394)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,394)
Asian5.6%(2,116)
Other5.3%(2,002)
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
6.1
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
LOWEST8TH OF 9HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
26501$63,529
26508$90,041
26521$80,625
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 26505?

ZIP code 26505 has about 37,492 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26505?

The typical household in ZIP code 26505 earns about $45,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 26505 expensive?

In ZIP code 26505, the median home is worth about $278,000, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 26505?

About 55.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 26505 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26505?

About 31.1% of people in ZIP code 26505 live below the federal poverty line.

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