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 Low-density area
- $41,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Matoaka pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Lowest
- 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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Matoaka, Mercer County, West Virginia, home to just 902 residents across 73.9 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 24736, but per-capita income is $26,522. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $41,500 (70% below the average West Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 79.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mercer County, so 24736 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 24736, Matoaka, 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
902
Population
73.9
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24736?
39.8
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
289housing units
289
Total Housing Units
191
Occupied Units
98
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$41,500
Median Home Value
-70% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24736 vs 24729 →
ZIP 24736 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24747
Rock (24747)
3,006 residents
- 24736 902
Matoaka (24736)
902 residents
- 24733 853
Lashmeet (24733)
853 residents
- 24715 594
Bramwell (24715)
594 residents
- 24716 508
Bud (24716)
508 residents
- 24714 257
Beeson (24714)
257 residents
- 24737 243
Montcalm (24737)
243 residents
- 24719 223
Covel (24719)
223 residents
- 25811 154
Amigo (25811)
154 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24736 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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