ZIP code 26508

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 26508 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Cheat Lake, WV. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 26508 ZIP code area.

26508 is the zip code for

Cheat Lake, WV

Also in this location:
Brookhaven, WV
Morgantown, WV
Total population
29,170▲
Housing units
12,705▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
121.68
Density
(people per sq. mile)
239.73▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
3.37

Demographic data for zip code 26508

Gender:

Male
14,398▲
Female
14,772▲
Median age
Male
35.60
Female
37.40
Gender

Households:

Total households
11,748▲
Family households
7,819▲
Nonfamily households
3,929▲
Average household size
2.48▼
Average family size
2.97▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
12,705▲
Occupied housing units
11,748▲
Owner-occupied
8,818▲
Renter-occupied
2,930▲
Vacant housing units
957▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
1,897▲
5 to 9 years
1,866▲
10 to 14 years
1,828▲
15 to 19 years
1,891▲
20 to 24 years
2,424▲
25 to 34 years
4,097▲
35 to 44 years
4,046▲
45 to 54 years
4,331▲
55 to 59 years
2,085▲
60 to 64 years
1,602▲
65 to 74 years
1,889▲
75 to 84 years
926▲
85 years and over
288▲
Median age
36.50▲
Age

Race:

White
27,299
Hispanic or Latino
370
Black or African American
518
Asian
554
American Indian & Alaska Native
30
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
7
Other (One Race)
25
Two or More Races
367
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 26508

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
24,346
Civilian labor force
15,455
Employed
14,985
Unemployed
470
Armed Forces
61
Not in labor force
8,830
Percent Unemployed
3.0%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
14,830
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
12,549
Carpooled
1,453
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
102
Walked
107
Other means
77
Worked at home
542
Mean travel time
23.6 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
14,985
Management / business / science / arts
6,276
Service
2,138
Sales / office
3,358
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
1,750
Production / transportation / material moving
1,463
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
14,985
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
589
Construction
971
Manufacturing
1,416
Wholesale trade
314
Retail trade
1,346
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
494
Information
171
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
590
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
1,519
Educational services / health care / social assistance
5,086
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
983
Public administration
870
Other services
636
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
14,985
Private wage & salary workers
10,787
Government workers
3,613
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
529
Unpaid family workers
56
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
10,870
Less than $10,000
790
$10,000 to $14,999
462
$15,000 to $24,999
1,093
$25,000 to $34,999
1,024
$35,000 to $49,999
1,330
$50,000 to $74,999
1,898
$75,000 to $99,999
1,454
$100,000 to $149,999
1,747
$150,000 to $199,999
596
$200,000 or more
476
Median household income
$58,216
Mean household income
$76,044
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
11.7%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public libraries around Cheat Lake, WV

NameAddress
Morgantown Public Library
373 Spruce Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
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Universities and Colleges around 26508

NameAddressPhone
Center for Entrepreneural Studi & Development Inc
West Virginia Univ
Morgantown, WV 26501		(304) 293-5551
West Virginia University Foundation
1 Waterfront Place
Morgantown, WV 26501		(304) 284-4000
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 26508

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Fairmont General Hospital
1325 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554		(304) 367-7100199
Healthsouth Mountainview Hosp
1160 Van Voorhis Road
Morgantown, WV 26505		(304) 598-110080
Monongalia General Hospital
1200 J D Anderson Drive
Morgantown, WV 26505		(304) 598-1200207
Preston Memorial Hospital
300 South Price Street
Kingwood, WV 26537		(304) 329-140060
West Virginia Univ Hospitals
Medical Center Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506		(304) 598-4000401
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 26508

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Ramada Inn Conference Center20 Scott Ave
Morgantown, WV 26508		1498990
Comfort Inn MorgantownI-68 And 225 Comfort Inn Dr
Morgantown, WV 26508		8090180
Holiday Inn Express605 Venture Dr
Morgantown, WV 26508		-115116
Super 8 Morgantown Wv603 Venture Dr
Morgantown, WV 26508		6361122
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 26508

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Bob Evans Restaurants408 Venture Dr
Morgantown, WV 26508		American304-284-9020
Taco Bell302 Cheat Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508		Fast Food, Mexican304-292-1520
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Crime Rates in Cheat Lake, WV

Crime rates in Morgantown, WV:

Total
1,124
Violent Crime
99
Murder & Manslaughter
1
Forcible Rape
27
Robbery
29
Aggravated Assault
42
Property Crime
1,025
Burglary
248
Larceny & Theft
745
Motor Vehicle Theft
32
Arson
3
Morgantown, WV

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