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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.3 square miles in Montcalm, Mercer County, West Virginia. The area is home to 243 residents, producing a population density of 898 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 24737 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24737 sits at $31,330 (46% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $20,828. The poverty rate stands at 29.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $129,200 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $510 per month, and 59.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24737 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, 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 24737 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 24737, Montcalm, 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

243

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

898

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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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

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

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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

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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.

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