Athens, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24712
Mercer County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,063
- 90/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,625
- Median income Near-median income area
- $213,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Athens pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 90
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24712 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24712 covers 22.9 square miles in Athens, Mercer County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,063 residents on file, a density of 90 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24712 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,625 (40% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,037. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $213,800 (55% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 87.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $975.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 24712 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 24712
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athens, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24712.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 24712, Athens, 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
2,063
Population
22.9
Area (sq mi)
90
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24712?
21.5
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
2.6%
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?
$80,625
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$21,037
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24712 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Athens, 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)
$80,625 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
972housing units
972
Total Housing Units
719
Occupied Units
253
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,800
Median Home Value
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$975
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 24712, employing approximately 471 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,116,000.
31
Businesses
471
Employees
$17.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 22.6% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 19.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.7% |
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 24712 vs 25971 →
ZIP 24712 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24740
Princeton (24740)
30,435 residents
- 24712 2,063
Athens (24712)
2,063 residents
- 25971 1,130
Lerona (25971)
1,130 residents
- 25979 893
Pipestem (25979)
893 residents
- 25843 791
Ghent (25843)
791 residents
- 25841 575
Flat Top (25841)
575 residents
- 25820 437
Camp Creek (25820)
437 residents
- 25922 299
Spanishburg (25922)
299 residents
- 24731 255
Kegley (24731)
255 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24712 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24712 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25820
Camp Creek (25820)
$135,568 median income
- 25843
Ghent (25843)
$86,767 median income
- 24712
Athens (24712)
$80,625 median income
- 25971
Lerona (25971)
$74,439 median income
- 25979 $50,132
Pipestem (25979)
$50,132 median income
- 24740 $44,793
Princeton (24740)
$44,793 median income
- 25922 $2,499
Spanishburg (25922)
$2,499 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24712 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24712, 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 (2,063 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 24712 in?
ZIP code 24712 (Athens) 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 24712?
ZIP code 24712 in Athens, WV has a population of 2,063 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24712?
The median household income in ZIP 24712 is $80,625, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24712?
The median home value in ZIP 24712 is $213,800, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24712?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24712 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24712?
ZIP code 24712 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24712?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24712 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (6), Construction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24712?
In ZIP code 24712, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24712?
In ZIP code 24712, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24712?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24712 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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