ZIP code 26501
Where is ZIP code 26501?
Morgantown, West Virginia
Monongalia County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 26501 belongs to Morgantown, West Virginia in Monongalia County. 26501 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 304, 681, 724 and 878. About 19,529 people live in the 26501 area, where the median household income is $63,529. The closest ZIP codes are 26502 (Morgantown, 1.4 mi northeast), 26534 (Granville, 2.5 mi north) and 26506 (Morgantown, 2.7 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 26501 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Morgantown |
| Also accepted | Westover |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Monongalia County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 304, 681, 724, 878 |
| Coordinates | 39.6099, -79.9831 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 265 |
Population and income in 26501
| Population | 19,529 · higher than 98% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 334 · higher than 88% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.8 years · lower than 75% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $63,529 · higher than 66% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,386 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 45% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $219,800 · higher than 89% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $978 a month |
| Housing units | 9,823 |
| Households | 8,789 (2.16 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 61% / 39% |
| Land area | 58.54 sq mi (plus 0.99 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26501. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 26501
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26502 | Morgantown, WV | 1.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 26534 | Granville, WV | 2.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 26506 | Morgantown, WV | 2.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 26508 | Morgantown, WV | 3.4 mi E | Standard |
| 26505 | Morgantown, WV | 3.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 26543 | Osage, WV | 3.6 mi N | Standard |
| 26531 | Dellslow, WV | 4.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 26546 | Pursglove, WV | 5.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 26541 | Maidsville, WV | 5.4 mi N | Standard |
| 26527 | Cassville, WV | 5.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 26504 | Morgantown, WV | 6.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 26544 | Pentress, WV | 6.2 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 26501 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 26501
123 MAIN ST
MORGANTOWN WV 26501
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WESTOVER as the city name for 26501. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (26501-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Morgantown, WV
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 26501?
- 26501 is a Morgantown, West Virginia ZIP code. Westover is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 26501 in?
- ZIP code 26501 is in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 26501 in?
- 26501 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 26501?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 26501 use area codes 304, 681, 724 and 878.
- What is the population of ZIP code 26501?
- About 19,529 people live in ZIP code 26501, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 26501?
- The median household income in 26501 is $63,529 a year, higher than 66% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 26501?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 26501 are 26502 (Morgantown, 1.4 miles), 26534 (Granville, 2.5 miles), 26506 (Morgantown, 2.7 miles) and 26508 (Morgantown, 3.4 miles).