Zip Code

26505

City

Morgantown, WV

Population & Migration

What is the forecasted population for Zip code 26505 Morgantown, WV?

Population census 2020
39,487
Forecasted population 2025
38,095
-3.5% vs. 2020
Forecasted population 2030
37,638
-4.7% vs. 2020

Zip code 26505 Morgantown, WV population is forecasted to decrease -3.5% by 2025 (-8.2 points below the 4.7% national average).

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Housing and Affordability

With a forecasted population of 38,095 people for 2025 zip code 26505 Morgantown, WV will generate a good demand for housing, which is expected to have a deficit of 2,948 houses for 2030. Vacancy rate is 5.8 points above national US average.

Total homes available 2020
17,804
Estimated total home demand in 2030
20,752
Total homes balance inventory
2,948

Average Household Income in zip code 26505 Morgantown, WV
from Internal Revenue Service

Average household income in 2021
$62,526

Affordability

Affordability Index
3

Affordability indicates the ability of potential homebuyers to afford a home measured in number of years needed to pay a house. Example: Home Price 500,000 / Household Income 100,000 = 5 Years = Index 5

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Drinking water violations

How is the quality of drinking water in Zip code 26505 Morgantown, WV?

County total number of drinking water violations

160

-20%

200

County total number of drinking water contaminations

13

-38%

21

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