Matheny, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24860
Wyoming County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 552
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $160,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Matheny pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24860 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24860 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, home to just 552 residents across 15.4 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 24860, but per-capita income is $30,977. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $160,100 (16% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 82.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wyoming County, so 24860 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 24860, Matheny, 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
552
Population
15.4
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24860?
51.1
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?
$30,977
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
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
266housing units
266
Total Housing Units
234
Occupied Units
32
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,100
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 24860, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $653,000.
9
Businesses
24
Employees
$653K
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 33.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 33.3% |
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 24860 vs 24849 →
ZIP 24860 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24818
Brenton (24818)
1,409 residents
- 24857
Lynco (24857)
984 residents
- 24822
Clear Fork (24822)
955 residents
- 25845
Glen Fork (25845)
627 residents
- 24860 552
Matheny (24860)
552 residents
- 24854 550
Kopperston (24854)
550 residents
- 24823 383
Coal Mountain (24823)
383 residents
- 24880 356
Rock View (24880)
356 residents
- 24849 337
Jesse (24849)
337 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24860 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24849 | Jesse, WV | 337 | 2.7 mi |
| 24857 | Lynco, WV | 984 | 3.1 mi |
| 24898 | Wyoming, WV | 198 | 4.7 mi |
| 24818 | Brenton, WV | 1,409 | 4.5 mi |
| 24880 | Rock View, WV | 356 | 4.0 mi |
| 24822 | Clear Fork, WV | 955 | 4.7 mi |
| 25845 | Glen Fork, WV | 627 | 5.1 mi |
| 25916 | Sabine, WV | 202 | 6.0 mi |
| 24854 | Kopperston, WV | 550 | 6.3 mi |
| 24823 | Coal Mountain, WV | 383 | 7.1 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 24860 in?
ZIP code 24860 (Matheny) 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 24860?
ZIP code 24860 in Matheny, WV has a population of 552 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24860?
The median home value in ZIP 24860 is $160,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24860?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24860 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24860?
ZIP code 24860 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24860?
In ZIP code 24860, 46.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 24860?
In ZIP code 24860, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24860?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24860 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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