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Morgantown, WV
City in Monongalia County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26505, 26506.
Population
30,236
Land area
10.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,970
ZIP codes
2
Morgantown and its ZIP codes
Morgantown at a glance
- Morgantown is about 40 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 3rd most populous of 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $44,727 a year, 25% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,400 (60% above West Virginia) and median rent is $937 a month.
Local data for Morgantown, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morgantown, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,727
Poverty rate
30.4%
Median home value
$259,400
Median rent
$937/mo
Homeownership
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher
58.5%
Median age
23.9
Average commute
16.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,775), Irish Americans (4,595), Italian Americans (2,546).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monongalia County. PPP loans are for Morgantown.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,076
59,770 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,600
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.03B
FY 2026, $9,734 per person
PPP loans
$67.3M
979 loans, 9,771 jobs reported
How people get to work
Morgantown, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.6%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked12.4%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morgantown, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
117
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 21°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone30 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morgantown, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Morgantown
2 in or overlapping Morgantown. Population shown
Cities near Morgantown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestoverCity | 1.6 mi | 3 |
| GranvilleTown | 2.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Star CityTown | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| BrookhavenCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 9.2 |
| OsageCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.2 |
| BoothCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Cheat LakeCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 14.3 |
| CassvilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Point Marion, PABorough | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| MasontownTown | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Bobtown, PACensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount Morris, PACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| RivesvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ReedsvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| ArthurdaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5 |
| Greensboro, PABorough | 12 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morgantown, WV in?
- Morgantown is in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Morgantown, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Morgantown include 26505, 26506.
- What is the population of Morgantown, WV?
- About 30,236 people live in Morgantown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morgantown?
- Nearby places include Westover (1.6 mi), Granville (2.9 mi), Star City (3.1 mi), Brookhaven (3.6 mi), Osage (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023