PlainZIP

Hiawatha, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24729

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

149
12/sq mi
$2,499
Median income
$9,999
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hiawatha pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24729 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24729 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hiawatha, Mercer County, West Virginia, home to just 149 residents across 12.6 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24729 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $2,499 (96% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $7,784. Local economic indicators show a 23.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $9,999 (93% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 100.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is -. To put 24729 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 24729, Hiawatha, 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

149

Population

12.6

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 24729?

50.8

Median Age

57.9%

Male

42.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 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?

$2,499

Median Household Income

-96% vs state

$7,784

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24729 ranks nationally

Hiawatha, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$2,499 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

77

Total Housing Units

17

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$9,999

Median Home Value

-93% 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 24729 vs 24736 →

ZIP 24729 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 24729 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 24729 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 24729 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
24736 Matoaka, WV 902 1.4 mi
24733 Lashmeet, WV 853 2.7 mi
24747 Rock, WV 3,006 3.9 mi
24714 Beeson, WV 257 4.1 mi
24737 Montcalm, WV 243 6.7 mi
24719 Covel, WV 223 4.6 mi
25811 Amigo, WV 154 8.0 mi
24731 Kegley, WV 255 6.8 mi
24716 Bud, WV 508 7.1 mi
24724 Freeman, WV 66 8.6 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 Hiawatha, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24729 in? ▼
ZIP code 24729 (Hiawatha) 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 24729? ▼
ZIP code 24729 in Hiawatha, WV has a population of 149 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24729? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24729 is $2,499, which is 97% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24729? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24729 is $9,999, which is 96% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24729? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24729 is White at 100.0%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24729? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24729 is 23.7% 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.