PlainZIP

Montcalm, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24737

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

243
898/sq mi
$31,330
Median income
$129,200
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montcalm pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
898
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24737 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24737 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montcalm, Mercer County, West Virginia, home to just 243 residents across 0.3 square miles, a density of 898 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24737 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,330 (46% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $20,828. Local economic indicators show a 29.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $129,200 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $510 monthly, and 59.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is -. To put 24737 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 24737, Montcalm, 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

243

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

898

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 24737?

51.5

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
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 14.8%
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?

$31,330

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$20,828

Per Capita Income

29.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24737 ranks nationally

Montcalm, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,330 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $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 47.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

651

Total Housing Units

506

Occupied Units

145

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.7%
Renter 40.3%

$129,200

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$510

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 24737 vs 24747 →

ZIP 24737 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 24737 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 24737 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 24737 ranks #4 of 5 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
24747 Rock, WV 3,006 3.1 mi
24724 Freeman, WV 66 3.1 mi
24715 Bramwell, WV 594 4.4 mi
24701 Bluefield, WV 20,786 4.3 mi
24729 Hiawatha, WV 149 6.7 mi
24738 Nemours, WV 308 4.9 mi
24736 Matoaka, WV 902 6.6 mi
24861 Maybeury, WV 307 6.4 mi
24733 Lashmeet, WV 853 7.0 mi
24731 Kegley, WV 255 6.2 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 Montcalm, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24737 in? ▼
ZIP code 24737 (Montcalm) 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 24737? ▼
ZIP code 24737 in Montcalm, WV has a population of 243 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24737? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24737 is $31,330, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24737? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24737 is $129,200, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24737? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24737 is White at 85.2%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24737? ▼
In ZIP code 24737, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 24737? ▼
In ZIP code 24737, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24737? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24737 is 29.7% 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.