PlainZIP

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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Freeman, Mercer County, West Virginia, home to just 66 residents across 0.4 square miles, a density of 162 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 24724, but per-capita income is $31,081. Local economic indicators show a 30.9% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $75,400 (45% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 88.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.5, and the average commute is -. To put 24724 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mercer County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 24724, Freeman, 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

66

Population

0.4

Area (sq mi)

162

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 24724 vs 24715 →

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

More ZIP Codes in Mercer County

24740 standard
Princeton, WV
Pop: 30,435
24701 standard
Bluefield, WV
Pop: 20,786
24747 standard
Rock, WV
Pop: 3,006
24712 standard
Athens, WV
Pop: 2,063
25971 standard
Lerona, WV
Pop: 1,130
24736 standard
Matoaka, WV
Pop: 902

Related Areas

Mercer County Freeman, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.