County

Monongalia County, WV

16 ZIP codes  ·  10 cities  ·  West Virginia

👥103,223Population
💰$63,610Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂33.0Median Age
🏠$261,363Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓56.4%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 3.6%Asian: 3.9%Other: 3%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic3.1%
Black3.6%
Asian3.9%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
23%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.0 yrs
Avg HH Size0.77
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads56.4% ▲ 45% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma418 (0.7%)
HS Graduate13,439 (23.3%)
Some College5,856 (10.2%)
Associates6,339 (11%)
Bachelors4,098 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree27,479 (47.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 47.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College10.2%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate47.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.7%Renter: 42.3%Tenure
Owner57.7%
Renter42.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,610 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$261,363 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$951/mo
Total Housing Units48,349
Vacant Units5,182

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
61%
About Monongalia County, WV

Monongalia County is located in West Virginia and encompasses 16 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 103,223 residents. With a median age of 33.03, it is a relatively young county.

Monongalia County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,610 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 19.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Monongalia County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $261,363 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $950.

The residents of Monongalia County are primarily White (85.86%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Monongalia County, WV is a solidly middle-class area in West Virginia. The 16 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Monongalia County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
26521 Blacksville 119 $78,750 $112,500 0.0% 35.6%
26534 Granville 831 $31,658 $135,400 $813 15.3% 20.1%
26541 Maidsville 3,170 $86,445 $228,200 $911 0.0% 38.4%
26501 Morgantown 19,640 $62,173 $213,000 $914 3.5% 50.0%
26505 Morgantown 37,691 $42,275 $265,100 $942 6.0% 60.8%
26508 Morgantown 39,356 $83,247 $287,700 $984 4.9% 56.5%
26546 Pursglove 400 $49,149 0.0% 47.2%
26590 Wana 516 $97,928 0.0% 24.7%