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Rock, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24747

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

3,006
29/sq mi
$48,203
Median income
$136,300
Median home value
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24747 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24747 covers 102.9 square miles in Rock, Mercer County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,006 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24747 reports a modest median household income of $48,203 (16% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $25,906. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Housing costs here run $136,300 for a typical home value (1% below the state average), with rent averaging $907 a month; 73.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is -. To put 24747 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 24747, Rock, 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

3,006

Population

102.9

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24747?

44.6

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
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 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$48,203

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$25,906

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24747 ranks nationally

Rock, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,203 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,371

Total Housing Units

1,224

Occupied Units

147

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$136,300

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$907

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 24747, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,251,000.

12

Businesses

44

Employees

$2.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 41.7%

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 24747 vs 24737 →

ZIP 24747 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 24747 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 24747 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 24747 ranks #3 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
24737 Montcalm, WV 243 3.1 mi
24733 Lashmeet, WV 853 3.8 mi
24729 Hiawatha, WV 149 3.9 mi
24731 Kegley, WV 255 4.4 mi
24736 Matoaka, WV 902 4.3 mi
24701 Bluefield, WV 20,786 6.7 mi
24714 Beeson, WV 257 6.0 mi
24724 Freeman, WV 66 5.9 mi
24715 Bramwell, WV 594 6.5 mi
24861 Maybeury, WV 307 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mercer County

24740 standard
Princeton, WV
Pop: 30,435
24701 standard
Bluefield, WV
Pop: 20,786
24712 standard
Athens, WV
Pop: 2,063
25971 standard
Lerona, WV
Pop: 1,130
24736 standard
Matoaka, WV
Pop: 902
24733 standard
Lashmeet, WV
Pop: 853

Related Areas

Mercer County Rock, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24747 in? ▼
ZIP code 24747 (Rock) 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 24747? ▼
ZIP code 24747 in Rock, WV has a population of 3,006 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24747? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24747 is $48,203, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24747? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24747 is $136,300, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24747? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24747 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24747? ▼
ZIP code 24747 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24747? ▼
In ZIP code 24747, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.1% 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 24747? ▼
In ZIP code 24747, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24747? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24747 is 20.0% 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.