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ZIP 26508

Pop. 40,231·Monongalia County·3rd most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,839/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$126
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ZIP 26508 · $1,839
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,170/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
$22,068/yr
At $1,839/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyMonongalia County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 26508 (Morgantown, WV) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,231
Median income
$90,041
Median age
36.4
Renters
24.5%
Age distribution
20.6%
26.5%
27.4%
14.5%
Under 1820.6%
18–3426.5%
35–5427.4%
55–6410.9%
65+14.5%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
88.7%
White88.7%
Black2.1%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian3.2%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
24%
20.4%
50.8%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma24%
Some college20.4%
Bachelor's+50.8%
Housing tenure
75.5%
24.5%
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 26508 in Morgantown, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,576 → $90,041
up 19.1%
Population
38,898 → 40,231
up 3.4%
Renter share
24.8% → 24.5%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
47.2% → 50.8%
+3.6 pts
Median age
37 → 36.4
-0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $90,041 today, compared with $75,576 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 26508 in Morgantown, WV adding about 1,333 residents over the five-year window, up 3.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 47.2% to 50.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 26508 covers Morgantown, WV. The median rent here is $1,839/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($90,041/yr), ZIP 26508 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 26508?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 26508 (Morgantown, WV) is $1,839. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 26508 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 26508's median rent of $1,839/mo is $126 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 26508 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 26508 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in West Virginia, ranking #3 out of 18 ZIPs tracked at $1,839/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 26508?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,839/mo in ZIP 26508. The local median household income is $90,041/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 26508?

Rent in ZIP 26508 has increased 7.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 26508 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 26508 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,839/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($90,041/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 26508 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 26508 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.5% of ZIP 26508 households are renters, while 75.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 26508 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 26508 compare to the rest of Morgantown?

ZIP 26508 is pricier than Morgantown as a whole. At $1,839/mo, it's $300 above the Morgantown citywide median of $1,539/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 26508 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 26508 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,839/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 26508's median household income ($90,041/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 26508 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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