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ZIP 26501

Pop. 19,529·Monongalia County·7th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,441/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.8%
Month-over-Month
+8.9%
vs US Median
-$524
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ZIP 26501 · $1,441
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,610
Research median
$1,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,292/yr
At $1,441/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyMonongalia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +8.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 26501 (Morgantown, WV) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 44.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,529
Median income
$63,529
Median age
39.8
Renters
39.1%
Age distribution
14.5%
27.3%
29.8%
12.7%
15.7%
Under 1814.5%
18–3427.3%
35–5429.8%
55–6412.7%
65+15.7%
Gender
53.6%
46.4%
Male53.6%
Female46.4%
Race & ethnicity
86.8%
White86.8%
Black5.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian1.6%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
29.8%
20.1%
44.7%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college20.1%
Bachelor's+44.7%
Housing tenure
60.9%
39.1%
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 26501 in Morgantown, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,413 → $63,529
up 14.6%
Population
20,206 → 19,529
down 3.4%
Renter share
42.8% → 39.1%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
43.8% → 44.7%
+0.9 pts
Median age
38.6 → 39.8
+1.2 yrs

Median household income climbed from $55,413 to $63,529 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.6% shift. Census counts show ZIP 26501 in Morgantown, WV losing about 677 residents over the five-year window, down 3.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 42.8% to 39.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 26501 covers Morgantown, WV. The median rent here is $1,441/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($63,529/yr), ZIP 26501 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 26501?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 26501 (Morgantown, WV) is $1,441. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 26501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 26501's median rent of $1,441/mo is $524 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 26501 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 26501 falls in the middle range for West Virginia, ranking #7 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,441/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 26501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,441/mo in ZIP 26501. The local median household income is $63,529/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 26501?

Rent in ZIP 26501 has increased 3.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 26501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 26501 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,441/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($63,529/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 26501 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 26501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.1% of ZIP 26501 households are renters, while 60.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 26501 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 26501 compare to the rest of Morgantown?

ZIP 26501 is more affordable than Morgantown overall. At $1,441/mo, it's $98 below the Morgantown citywide median of $1,539/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 26501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 26501 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,441/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 26501's median household income ($63,529/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 26501 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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