| Official Zip Code Name | Morgantown |
| Zip Code State | West Virginia |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Monongalia |
| Area Code | 304 / 681 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | BOOTH EVERETTVILLE STAR CITY |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | SABRATON |
| Current Population: | 38772 |
| Racial Majority: | White 82.99% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 86% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.9% |
| Median Household Income | $25555 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $64810 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 16.7 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 1030 - 1142 ft. |
| Area | 14 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 39.65144600, -79.94869400 |
The current unemployment level in 26505 is 3.9% 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 26505 increased to 38772 from 32418 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 26505 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 26505 public schools is White. 31.5% of students in 26505 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31678 | 82.99% | 33346 | -5% |
| Black Or African American | 1834 | 4.8% | 1595 | +15% |
| Hispanic | 963 | 2.52% | 896 | +7% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 42 | 0.11% | 50 | -16% |
| Asian | 2575 | 6.75% | 2101 | +23% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 20 | -100% |
| Other Race | 47 | 0.21% | 47 | +68% |
| Two Or More Races | 717 | 2.62% | 717 | +40% |
| White | 86% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 5.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38772 | 32418 |
| Male Population | 52.80% | |
| Female Population | 47.20% | |
| Total Households | 16422 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 31.5% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 28.6% |
| Median Household Income | $25555 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 70.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 18.30% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 11.20% |
| 26505 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| West Virginia District 1 | David McKinley | Republican |
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Zip Code 26505 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 21 | 24 | 31 | 40 | 49 | 58 | 62 | 61 | 55 | 43 | 34 | 26 | 42 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 39 | 42 | 53 | 63 | 73 | 80 | 83 | 82 | 76 | 65 | 53 | 43 | 63 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.15 | 2.77 | 3.78 | 3.62 | 4.29 | 4.16 | 4.34 | 4.01 | 3.48 | 2.8 | 3.44 | 3.19 | 43.03 |