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ZIP 26505

Pop. 37,492·Monongalia County·9th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,389/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.7%
Month-over-Month
-5.2%
vs US Median
-$576
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ZIP 26505 · $1,389
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,430
4 BR+
$1,790
Research median
$1,190/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
$16,668/yr
At $1,389/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyMonongalia County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (15.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.7% YoY, -5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 26505 (Morgantown, WV) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 55.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,492
Median income
$45,536
Median age
25.2
Renters
67.5%
Age distribution
55.7%
14%
Under 1811.7%
18–3455.7%
35–5414%
55–648.2%
65+10.4%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
82.7%
White82.7%
Black4%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian5.6%
Other4%
Education (25+)
19.2%
20.2%
55.3%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma19.2%
Some college20.2%
Bachelor's+55.3%
Housing tenure
32.5%
67.5%
Owner32.5%
Renter67.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 26505 in Morgantown, WV has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,026 → $1,389
up 35.4%
Income
$40,909 → $45,536
up 11.3%
Population
36,066 → 37,492
up 4.0%
Renter share
67.1% → 67.5%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
55.8% → 55.3%
-0.5 pts
Median age
25.7 → 25.2
-0.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 26505 in Morgantown, WV stood at $1,026 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,389, reflecting a 35.4% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 26505 in Morgantown, WV now reports about $45,536, up from $40,909 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 36,066 residents to roughly 37,492. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 26505 in Morgantown, WV reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 26505 covers Morgantown, WV. The median rent here is $1,389/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($45,536/yr), ZIP 26505 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 26505?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 26505 (Morgantown, WV) is $1,389. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 26505 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 26505's median rent of $1,389/mo is $576 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 26505 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 26505 falls in the middle range for West Virginia, ranking #9 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,389/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 26505?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,389/mo in ZIP 26505. The local median household income is $45,536/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 26505?

Rent in ZIP 26505 has increased 15.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 26505 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 26505 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,389/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($45,536/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 26505 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 26505 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.5% of ZIP 26505 households are renters, while 32.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 26505 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 26505 compare to the rest of Morgantown?

ZIP 26505 is more affordable than Morgantown overall. At $1,389/mo, it's $150 below the Morgantown citywide median of $1,539/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 26505 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 26505 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,389/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 26505's median household income ($45,536/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 26505 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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