Bluefield, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24701
Mercer County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,786
- 125/sq mi High-density area
- $50,455
- Median income Below-median income area
- $105,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 24701 (Bluefield, WV) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.6 in 2023 to 184.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 24701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, with 20,786 residents across 166.8 square miles, a density of 125 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24701 reports a modest median household income of $50,455 (13% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,853. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $105,000 (24% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $811; owner occupancy is 68.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 24701 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 24701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bluefield, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24701.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Construction 27
Construction
27 establishments
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24701, Bluefield, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; 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
Who lives in ZIP 24701?
45.3
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$28,853
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24701 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Bluefield, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,455 37th percentile higher than 37% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,223housing units
9,223
Total Housing Units
7,376
Occupied Units
1,847
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,000
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
16
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 →
ZIP 24701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24701
Bluefield (24701)
20,786 residents
- 24747 3,006
Rock (24747)
3,006 residents
- 24635 1,650
Pocahontas (24635)
1,650 residents
- 24314 1,560
Bastian (24314)
1,560 residents
- 24733 853
Lashmeet (24733)
853 residents
- 24366 781
Rocky Gap (24366)
781 residents
- 24715 594
Bramwell (24715)
594 residents
- 24738 308
Nemours (24738)
308 residents
- 24731 255
Kegley (24731)
255 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24314
Bastian (24314)
$85,417 median income
- 24715
Bramwell (24715)
$76,875 median income
- 24701
Bluefield (24701)
$50,455 median income
- 24635
Pocahontas (24635)
$49,231 median income
- 24747
Rock (24747)
$48,203 median income
- 24366 $33,148
Rocky Gap (24366)
$33,148 median income
- 24737 $31,330
Montcalm (24737)
$31,330 median income
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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24701, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,786 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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