ZIP 26501 — Business Opportunities

Morgantown, WV · Local economy intelligence

Population

19,219

Median income

$61,837

Median age

39.3

Households

8,456

Top business opportunities in 26501

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Morgantown, WV, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

1. Cafes & Coffee Shops 100/100
~6.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Laundromats 75/100
~6.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Bars & Nightlife 57/100
~6.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Fitness Centre 49/100
~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Convenience Stores 45/100
~7.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Clothing & Apparel 42/100
~8.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Jewelry & Accessories 39/100
~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Restaurants 39/100
~11.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Electronics Repair 36/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Electronics 36/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 26501.

Religious — 5 businesses
Schools — 3 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 3 businesses
Doityourself — 2 businesses
Restaurants — 1 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 1 businesses
Park — 1 businesses
Convenience Stores — 1 businesses
Fast Food — 1 businesses
Gas Stations — 1 businesses
Banking & Finance — 1 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 1 businesses
Government Services — 1 businesses
Social Facility — 1 businesses
Auto Sales — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	19,219
Households	8,456
Median household income	$61,837
Per capita income	$38,477
Median age	39.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	45.04%
% age 18–34	25.454%
% age 65+	12.488%
% renter-occupied	37.865%
Median home value	$201,700
Median gross rent	$893
Unemployment rate	4.449%

Nearby ZIPs in WV

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