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ZIP 26505 — Business Opportunities

Morgantown, WV · Local economy intelligence
Population
38,056
Median income
$41,817
Median age
25.1
Households
16,626

Top business opportunities in 26505

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~15.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Bars & Nightlife 96/100
    ~17.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Convenience Stores 84/100
    ~22.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Clothing & Apparel 41/100
    ~15.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Libraries 33/100
    ~10.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Townhall 33/100
    ~7.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Chemist 33/100
    ~5.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Cannabis 33/100
    ~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Tax Advisor 33/100
    ~4.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Courthouse 33/100
    ~6.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 26505.

Full demographic profile

Population38,056
Households16,626
Median household income$41,817
Per capita income$30,576
Median age25.1
% bachelor's degree or higher56.78%
% age 18–3442.056%
% age 65+6.987%
% renter-occupied56.824%
Median home value$258,400
Median gross rent$931
Unemployment rate6.707%

Nearby ZIPs in WV

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