Hanover, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24839

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

1,523
13/sq mi
$39,355
Median income
$98,100
Median home value
8.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24839 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24839 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 120.9 square miles in Hanover, Wyoming County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,523 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 24839 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24839 sits at $39,355 (32% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $21,269. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $98,100 (29% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24839 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wyoming County, so you can benchmark 24839 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 24839, Hanover, 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

1,523

Population

120.9

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24839?

56.0

Median Age

37.6%

Male

62.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.2%
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 0.8%
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?

$39,355

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$21,269

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24839 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,355 5th percentile higher than 5% 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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%

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

What does housing look like?

214

Total Housing Units

184

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$98,100

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 24839, employing approximately 48 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,939,000.

11

Businesses

48

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 36.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 27.3%

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 24839 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 24839 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 24839 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 24839 ranks #6 of 7 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
24845 Ikes Fork, WV 282 3.5 mi
24869 North Spring, WV 351 4.5 mi
24882 Simon, WV 483 5.2 mi
24843 Hensley, WV 158 5.3 mi
24834 Fanrock, WV 412 6.6 mi
24823 Coal Mountain, WV 383 7.5 mi
24851 Justice, WV 419 5.5 mi
24816 Big Sandy, WV 151 6.8 mi
24844 Iaeger, WV 1,810 6.9 mi
24822 Clear Fork, WV 955 6.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24839 in?
ZIP code 24839 (Hanover) is located in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Wyoming County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wyoming-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 24839?
ZIP code 24839 in Hanover, WV has a population of 1,523 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24839?
The median household income in ZIP 24839 is $39,355, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24839?
The median home value in ZIP 24839 is $98,100, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24839?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24839 is White at 99.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24839?
ZIP code 24839 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 48 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24839?
In ZIP code 24839, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.3% 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 24839?
In ZIP code 24839, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24839?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24839 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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