Kegley, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24731
Mercer County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 255
- 77/sq mi Moderate-density area
- 40.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kegley has 255 residents, placing it in the 10th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 77 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 24731 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 24731 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kegley, Mercer County, West Virginia, home to just 255 residents across 3.3 square miles, a density of 77 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 24731, but per-capita income is $29,367. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 0.0%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 24731 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 →
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 24731, Kegley, 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
255
Population
3.3
Area (sq mi)
77
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24731?
27.3
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$29,367
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
71housing units
71
Total Housing Units
71
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$628
Median Rent
1947
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 24731, employing approximately 2 people with a combined annual payroll of $140,000.
3
Businesses
2
Employees
$140K
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24731 vs 24747 →
ZIP 24731 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
- 24701
Bluefield (24701)
20,786 residents
- 24747 3,006
Rock (24747)
3,006 residents
- 24733 853
Lashmeet (24733)
853 residents
- 24366 781
Rocky Gap (24366)
781 residents
- 25820 437
Camp Creek (25820)
437 residents
- 25922 299
Spanishburg (25922)
299 residents
- 24714 257
Beeson (24714)
257 residents
- 24731 255
Kegley (24731)
255 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24731 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24747 | Rock, WV | 3,006 | 4.4 mi |
| 24733 | Lashmeet, WV | 853 | 4.6 mi |
| 24714 | Beeson, WV | 257 | 5.8 mi |
| 25922 | Spanishburg, WV | 299 | 5.5 mi |
| 25820 | Camp Creek, WV | 437 | 7.6 mi |
| 24737 | Montcalm, WV | 243 | 6.2 mi |
| 24701 | Bluefield, WV | 20,786 | 7.4 mi |
| 24740 | Princeton, WV | 30,435 | 7.4 mi |
| 24729 | Hiawatha, WV | 149 | 6.8 mi |
| 24366 | Rocky Gap, VA | 781 | 9.9 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 24731 in?
ZIP code 24731 (Kegley) 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 24731?
ZIP code 24731 in Kegley, WV has a population of 255 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24731?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24731 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24731?
ZIP code 24731 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 2 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24731?
In ZIP code 24731, 40.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% 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 24731?
In ZIP code 24731, approximately 28.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24731?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24731 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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