ZIP Code 26504 in Morgantown, WV

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Morgantown, West Virginia
City Alias:Star City
County:Monongalia County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:48:07 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:304 / 681
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:39.6297, -79.9563
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26504 Morgantown, WV - A Morgantown Suburb

ZIP Code 26504, Morgantown

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationMonongalia County, WV
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points299 (153 businesses)
PO Boxes146
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 26505
Key Facts
  • This ZIP isn't a PO Box Only Zone, so residents have street delivery as an alternative to PO Boxes
  • The post office has 146 PO Boxes and 153 business delivery points, making it primarily a commercial mail hub
  • All 40 street delivery records are on University Avenue, the only street in this ZIP code
  • Star City is enclosed within ZIP 26505, meaning this is a branch post office location within the larger Morgantown postal territory
  • Both "Morgantown" and "Star City" are valid city names for mailing to this ZIP code

Community Overview

ZIP code 26504 serves Star City, a small municipality adjacent to Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery exists through a single city carrier route serving University Avenue, and residents can also receive mail through neighboring ZIP code 26505, which surrounds this location.

Postal Services

The Star City post office maintains 146 PO Boxes alongside 153 business delivery points. With more business addresses than residential boxes, this location functions primarily as a commercial mail hub. University Avenue, the only street in this ZIP, features unit-style addressing for its 40 delivery points.

Local Character

Star City sits within the greater Morgantown metropolitan area, surrounded by neighborhoods including Suncrest, Granville, Westover, and Sunnyside. The "Star City" name is a valid mailing alias for this ZIP code, giving residents two options for their mailing address.

Mailing Information

This compact postal footprint, enclosed entirely within ZIP 26505, reflects Star City's role as a distinct community within the larger Morgantown postal network. Mail can be addressed to either "Star City, WV 26504" or "Morgantown, WV 26504."

Street Name Patterns

University Related

University Avenue is the only street served, with unit-style secondary addresses for its 40 delivery points.

Nearby Areas

Star City Suncrest Granvillle Westover Sunnyside

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 26504 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 42 people with an annual payroll of $1,143,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:282Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$306,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,143,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:42Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 26504 is located in Monongalia County, West Virginia, within the Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34060) and West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 129,709 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 26504. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Morgantown, WVSource: Census
CBSA Number:34060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:129,709Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8017.31 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5455756Source: Census
Place Name:Morgantown city; West VirginiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


26505 | | 26502

Schools in ZIP Code 26504


We could not locate which school district 26504 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Morgantown High School 109 Wilson Ave
Morgantown, WV 26501
District: Monongalia School DistrictNearby
Mountaineer Middle School 991 Price St
Morgantown, WV 26505
District: Monongalia School DistrictNearby
South Middle School 500 E Parkway Dr
Morgantown, WV 26501
District: Monongalia School DistrictNearby
Monongalia Technical Education Center 1000 Mississippi St
Morgantown, WV 26501
District: Monongalia School DistrictNearby
Westwood Middle School 670 River Rd
Morgantown, WV 26501
District: Monongalia School DistrictNearby
Morgantown Christian Academy 809 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
District: Private SchoolNearby
Covenant Christian School 802 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinity Christian School 200 Trinity Way
Morgantown, WV 26505
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 26504


Morgantown Beauty College Inc 276 Walnut St
Morgantown, WV 26505-5430
Type: Post Secondary
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown 148 Willey St
Morgantown, WV 26505
Type: Post Secondary
West Virginia University Po Box 6201
Morgantown, WV 26506
Type: Post Secondary
Monongalia County Technical Education Center 1000 Mississippi Street
Morgantown, WV 26501-6841
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Morgantown 1474 Earl L. Core Road
Morgantown, WV 26505-5884
Type: Post Secondary
West Virginia University Hospital Departments Of Rad Tech And Nutrition Medical Ctr Dr
Morgantown, WV 26506-8062
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov