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ZIP Code 24731

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

255
77/sq mi
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 24731 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.3 square miles in Kegley, Mercer County, West Virginia. The area is home to 255 residents, producing a population density of 77 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 24731 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24731 sits at , while per-capita income is $29,367. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $628 per month, and 28.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24731 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.3, 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 24731 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 24731, Kegley, 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

255

Population

3.3

Area (sq mi)

77

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24731?

27.3

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 40.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%

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

What does housing look like?

71

Total Housing Units

71

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 28.2%
Renter 71.8%

$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

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ZIP 24731 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 24731 ranks #9 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
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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