Bluefield, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24701

Mercer County, West Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

20,786
125/sq mi: $50,455
Median income: $105,000
Median home value: 22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bluefield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 11th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 125
people per sq mi: 69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.8 square miles in Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia. The area is home to 20,786 residents, producing a population density of 125 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24701 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24701 sits at $50,455 (13% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,853. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $105,000 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $811 per month, and 68.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 24701 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 24701

Retail trade

78
Other services (except public administration)

63
Health care and social assistance

49
Accommodation and food services

33
Construction

27

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24701, Bluefield, WV · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,786

Population

166.8

Area (sq mi)

125

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24701?

45.3

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.2%

African American 7.8%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$50,455

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$28,853

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24701 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,455 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,223

Total Housing Units

7,376

Occupied Units

1,847

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.5%

Renter 31.5%

$105,000

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$811

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

185

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+85%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24701 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+0.1%	117
2021	+11.5%	130
2022	+24.1%	162
2023	+3.7%	168
2024	+10.3%	185

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 397 business establishments in ZIP 24701, employing approximately 4,519 people with a combined annual payroll of $188,159,000.

397

Businesses

4,519

Employees

$188.2M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	78	19.6%
Other services (except public administration)	63	15.9%
Health care and social assistance	49	12.3%
Accommodation and food services	33	8.3%
Construction	27	6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	26	6.5%
Wholesale trade	25	6.3%
Finance and insurance	21	5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	16	4.0%
Information	13	3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	12	3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing	11	2.8%
Manufacturing	9	2.3%
Transportation and warehousing	5	1.3%
Utilities	4	1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises	3	0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 24701 vs 24737 →

24701

20,786
24747

3,006
24635

1,650
24314

1,560
24733

853
24366

781
24715

594
24738

308
24731

255

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24701 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

24314

$85,417
24715

$76,875
24701

$50,455
24635

$49,231
24747

$48,203
24366

$33,148
24737

$31,330

What this shows By household income, ZIP 24701 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
24737	Montcalm, WV	243	4.3 mi
24738	Nemours, WV	308	5.8 mi
24747	Rock, WV	3,006	6.7 mi
24724	Freeman, WV	66	5.5 mi
24366	Rocky Gap, VA	781	5.8 mi
24314	Bastian, VA	1,560	9.2 mi
24733	Lashmeet, WV	853	10.2 mi
24731	Kegley, WV	255	7.4 mi
24635	Pocahontas, VA	1,650	8.0 mi
24715	Bramwell, WV	594	7.3 mi

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Mercer County Bluefield, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24701 in? ▼

ZIP code 24701 (Bluefield) is located in Mercer County, West Virginia. Mercer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mercer-wv.

What is the population of ZIP code 24701? ▼

ZIP code 24701 in Bluefield, WV has a population of 20,786 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 24701? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 24701 is $50,455, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 24701? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 24701 is $105,000, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24701? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 24701 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 24701? ▼

ZIP code 24701 has 397 business establishments employing approximately 4,519 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 24701? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24701 are: Retail trade (78), Other services (except public administration) (63), Health care and social assistance (49). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 24701? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24701 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 24701? ▼

In ZIP code 24701, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 24701? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24701 is 23.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24701? ▼

In ZIP code 24701, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24701? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 24701 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.