Oceana, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24870

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

2,874
29/sq mi
$45,011
Median income
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oceana pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24870 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24870 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 100.8 square miles in Oceana, Wyoming County, West Virginia. The area is home to 2,874 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 24870 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24870 sits at $45,011 (22% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $23,190. The poverty rate stands at 28.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $842 per month, and 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24870 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.6, 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 24870 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 24870

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24870.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 24870, Oceana, 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

2,874

Population

100.8

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24870?

60.6

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.4%
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 2.1%
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?

$45,011

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$23,190

Per Capita Income

28.6%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24870 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,011 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

973

Total Housing Units

787

Occupied Units

186

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$842

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 24870, employing approximately 748 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,781,000.

71

Businesses

748

Employees

$25.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 28.2%
Health care and social assistance 18 25.4%
Accommodation and food services 6 8.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.6%
Finance and insurance 4 5.6%
Other services (except public administration) 4 5.6%
Information 3 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.2%

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 24870 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 24870 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 24870 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 24870 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
24854 Kopperston, WV 550 1.6 mi
25845 Glen Fork, WV 627 2.9 mi
25913 Ravencliff, WV 397 3.2 mi
24849 Jesse, WV 337 4.6 mi
24880 Rock View, WV 356 6.3 mi
25916 Sabine, WV 202 4.8 mi
25848 Glen Rogers, WV 443 6.0 mi
24827 Cyclone, WV 1,501 6.8 mi
24860 Matheny, WV 552 6.2 mi
25875 Mc Graws, WV 486 6.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24870 in?
ZIP code 24870 (Oceana) 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 24870?
ZIP code 24870 in Oceana, WV has a population of 2,874 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24870?
The median household income in ZIP 24870 is $45,011, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24870?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24870 is White at 97.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24870?
ZIP code 24870 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 748 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24870?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24870 are: Retail trade (20), Health care and social assistance (18), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24870?
In ZIP code 24870, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 24870?
In ZIP code 24870, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24870?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24870 is 28.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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