Freeman, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24724

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

66
162/sq mi
$75,400
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Freeman pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
162
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24724 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24724 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.4 square miles in Freeman, Mercer County, West Virginia. The area is home to 66 residents, producing a population density of 162 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 24724 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24724 sits at , while per-capita income is $31,081. The poverty rate stands at 30.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $75,400 (45% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24724 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 24724 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 →

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 24724, Freeman, WV · 2023 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

66

Population

0.4

Area (sq mi)

162

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24724?

63.5

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.4%
African American 17.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$31,081

Per Capita Income

30.9%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

76

Total Housing Units

35

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$75,400

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 24724 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24724 ranks #0 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
24715 Bramwell, WV 594 1.8 mi
24738 Nemours, WV 308 2.1 mi
24737 Montcalm, WV 243 3.1 mi
24635 Pocahontas, VA 1,650 3.2 mi
24861 Maybeury, WV 307 4.2 mi
24613 Falls Mills, VA 911 5.2 mi
24808 Anawalt, WV 675 6.3 mi
24701 Bluefield, WV 20,786 5.5 mi
24736 Matoaka, WV 902 7.9 mi
24747 Rock, WV 3,006 5.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24724 in?
ZIP code 24724 (Freeman) 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 24724?
ZIP code 24724 in Freeman, WV has a population of 66 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24724?
The median home value in ZIP 24724 is $75,400, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24724?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24724 is White at 82.4%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24724?
In ZIP code 24724, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 24724?
In ZIP code 24724, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24724?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24724 is 30.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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