| Official Zip Code Name | Morgantown |
| Zip Code State | West Virginia |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Monongalia |
| Area Code | 304 / 681 |
| Current Population: | 19616 |
| Racial Majority: | White 90.27% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 86.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.0% |
| Median Household Income | $34408 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $60050 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 20.4 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 945 - 1270 ft. |
| Area | 98 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 39.62886300, -80.03963700 |
The current unemployment level in 26501 is 4.0% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.5% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 5.7% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 26501 increased to 19616 from 18983 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 26501 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 26501 public schools is White. 39.8% of students in 26501 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18528 | 90.27% | 17304 | +7% |
| Black Or African American | 977 | 4.76% | 1237 | -21% |
| Hispanic | 414 | 2.02% | 377 | +10% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 65 | 0.32% | 34 | +91% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.76% | 251 | -38% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.05% | 15 | -33% |
| Other Race | 20 | 0% | 20 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 378 | 1.82% | 378 | -1% |
| White | 86.1% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 4.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19616 | 18983 |
| Male Population | 52.90% | |
| Female Population | 47.10% | |
| Total Households | 8158 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 39.8% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | $34408 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 65.70% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 26.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 8.10% |
| 26501 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| West Virginia District 1 | David McKinley | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All West Virginia Congressional Districts | ||
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Zip Code 26501 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 21 | 23 | 30 | 39 | 48 | 57 | 62 | 61 | 54 | 42 | 34 | 26 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 38 | 42 | 53 | 63 | 73 | 80 | 83 | 82 | 76 | 65 | 53 | 43 | 63 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.27 | 2.86 | 3.82 | 3.64 | 4.35 | 4.24 | 4.45 | 4.07 | 3.48 | 2.81 | 3.45 | 3.22 | 43.66 |