26501 — Morgantown, WV Home Values
Typical home value $226,617 as of June 2026 · 3rd of 21 in Morgantown, WV
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 26501, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 26501 compares in the Morgantown, WV area
ZIP code 26501 (Morgantown, WV) has a typical home value of $226,617 as of June 2026, ranking 3rd of 21 ZIP codes tracked in the Morgantown, WV area, more expensive than about 90% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +1.2% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +13.0%, from $200,560 in June 2021 to $226,617 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 13.1× the annual rent ($1,441/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Morgantown, WV forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Morgantown.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 26501 has a population of 19,640, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 88.3% White, 6% Black or African American, 2.8% two or more races, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% another race, and 0.6% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EXCEL Center | 550 Mylan Park Lane, Morgantown, WV | 0.4 mi |
| Mylan Park Elementary School | 901 Mylan Park Ln, Morgantown, WV | 0.7 mi |
| Skyview Elementary School | 668 River Rd, Morgantown, WV | 3.2 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26501?
$226,617 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 26501 an expensive ZIP code in the Morgantown, WV area?
26501 ranks 3rd of 21 ZIP codes in the Morgantown, WV area by typical home value, more expensive than about 90% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 26501 changed over the past year?
+1.2% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 26501?
The typical home price is 13.1× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,441/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 26501?
19,640, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 26501?
EXCEL Center (0.4 mi), Mylan Park Elementary School (0.7 mi), Skyview Elementary School (3.2 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 26501?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Morgantown, WV forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.