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26505

West Virginia · 37,492 residents · 12.633 sq mi
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ZIP 26505 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $278,000. At a median age of 25.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Monongalia County median. Among the 9 ZIP codes in Monongalia County, 26505 ranks 8th by median household income.

$45,536
US average: $82,259
$278,000
US average: $376,019
55.3%
US average: 35.6%
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)
Diversity Score40.7%(15,262)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
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