ZIP Code 26508, WV

Living in 26508

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 10
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 59
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 59
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Schools 51
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Residents

34k Population +3.6k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
44% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$71k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$240k Median Home Value +$59k (2010–19)
38% Built 2000 or Later
$718 Median Monthly Rent +$142 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas8%
Utility gas48%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in 26508

United States45
West Virginia21
Morgantown Metro Area18
Monongalia County18

Property Crime in 26508

United States48
West Virginia20
Morgantown Metro Area9
Monongalia County11

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 4 17
Feb 31 3 12
Mar 39 4 10
Apr 50 4 3
May 59 5 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 71 5 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 42 4 4
Dec 32 4 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 26508

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding42
Tornado10
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Location Map

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 26508, WV

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Waynesburg University
26 miles, NW

Hospitals

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Airports

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