Brookhaven
Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia

Brookhaven is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Monongalia County, West Virginia, with 5,707 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,033 ft (315 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Morgantown, 4.0 miles NW.
- 5,707residents (2020 Census)
- 1,033 ftelevation · 315 m
- 9.2 sq miland area · 23.9 km²
- 618 / sq mipopulation density
- 26508ZIP code
About Brookhaven
Brookhaven is a census-designated place (CDP) in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 5,707 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Morgantown metropolitan area.
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Living in Brookhaven
- Median household income
- $88,438
- Median home value
- $261,000
- Median rent
- $1,104/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Brookhaven had 5,707 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,707 |
|---|---|
| Density | 618 per sq mi (238 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brookhaven at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Monongalia County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,707 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.24 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6062° N, 79.8830° W |
| ZIP code | 26508 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5410420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brookhaven
- Morgantown4.0 mi NW
- Cheat Lake4.4 mi NE
- Masontown5.8 mi SE
- Westover6.0 mi W
- Star City6.6 mi NW
- Granville6.7 mi NW
- Booth7.3 mi W
- Osage7.5 mi NW
- Reedsville7.9 mi SE
- Arthurdale8.4 mi SE
- Point Marion, PA9.0 mi N
- Springhill, PA10.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brookhaven
What county is Brookhaven in?
Brookhaven is in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Brookhaven, WV?
5,707 people lived in Brookhaven at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brookhaven, WV?
The ZIP code of Brookhaven is 26508.
What is the elevation of Brookhaven?
1,033 feet (315 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brookhaven?
Morgantown (4.0 mi), Cheat Lake (4.4 mi), Masontown (5.8 mi), Westover (6.0 mi), Star City (6.6 mi).
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