Matoaka, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24736

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

902
12/sq mi
$41,500
Median home value
4.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Matoaka pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24736 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24736 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 73.9 square miles in Matoaka, Mercer County, West Virginia. The area is home to 902 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 24736 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24736 sits at , while per-capita income is $26,522. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $41,500 (70% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24736 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, 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 24736 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 24736, Matoaka, 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

902

Population

73.9

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24736?

39.8

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
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 4.5%
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?

$26,522

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.2%

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

What does housing look like?

289

Total Housing Units

191

Occupied Units

98

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$41,500

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

1954

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 24736, employing approximately 83 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,917,000.

4

Businesses

83

Employees

$7.9M

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 24736 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 24736 ranks #2 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
24729 Hiawatha, WV 149 1.4 mi
24733 Lashmeet, WV 853 4.0 mi
24719 Covel, WV 223 3.9 mi
24747 Rock, WV 3,006 4.3 mi
24737 Montcalm, WV 243 6.6 mi
24714 Beeson, WV 257 5.5 mi
25811 Amigo, WV 154 8.2 mi
24724 Freeman, WV 66 7.9 mi
24716 Bud, WV 508 6.1 mi
24715 Bramwell, WV 594 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24736 in?
ZIP code 24736 (Matoaka) 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 24736?
ZIP code 24736 in Matoaka, WV has a population of 902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24736?
The median home value in ZIP 24736 is $41,500, which is 85% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24736?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24736 is White at 95.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24736?
ZIP code 24736 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 83 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24736?
In ZIP code 24736, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.2% 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 24736?
In ZIP code 24736, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24736?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24736 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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