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ZIP Code 24726

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

566
6/sq mi
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 24726 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 95.9 square miles in Herndon, Wyoming County, West Virginia. The area is home to 566 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 24726 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24726 sits at , while per-capita income is $42,235. The poverty rate stands at 39.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24726 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wyoming County, so you can benchmark 24726 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 24726, Herndon, 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

566

Population

95.9

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24726?

47.3

Median Age

64.7%

Male

35.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$42,235

Per Capita Income

39.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 35.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

77

Total Housing Units

77

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 24726, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $523,000.

5

Businesses

17

Employees

$523K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 24726 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 24726 ranks #3 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
24716 Bud, WV 508 2.5 mi
25826 Corinne, WV 296 3.9 mi
24719 Covel, WV 223 2.8 mi
25928 Stephenson, WV 375 3.1 mi
25810 Allen Junction, WV 261 5.7 mi
25811 Amigo, WV 154 4.8 mi
24847 Itmann, WV 293 5.2 mi
25870 Maben, WV 103 7.5 mi
25882 Mullens, WV 2,033 7.4 mi
24868 Northfork, WV 1,686 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24726 in?
ZIP code 24726 (Herndon) is located in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Wyoming County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wyoming-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 24726?
ZIP code 24726 in Herndon, WV has a population of 566 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24726?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24726 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24726?
ZIP code 24726 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24726?
In ZIP code 24726, 35.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24726?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24726 is 39.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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