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 Moderate-density area
- $45,011
- Median income Below-median income area
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 100.8 square miles in Oceana, Wyoming County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,874 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24870 reports a modest median household income of $45,011 (22% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,190. The poverty rate is 28.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wyoming County, so 24870 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 24870
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oceana, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24870.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 24870?
60.6
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
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?
$45,011
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$23,190
Per Capita Income
28.6%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24870 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Oceana, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$45,011 27th percentile higher than 27% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
973housing units
973
Total Housing Units
787
Occupied Units
186
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24870 vs 24854 →
ZIP 24870 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24870
Oceana (24870)
2,874 residents
- 24827
Cyclone (24827)
1,501 residents
- 25845 627
Glen Fork (25845)
627 residents
- 24860 552
Matheny (24860)
552 residents
- 24854 550
Kopperston (24854)
550 residents
- 25875 486
Mc Graws (25875)
486 residents
- 25848 443
Glen Rogers (25848)
443 residents
- 25913 397
Ravencliff (25913)
397 residents
- 24880 356
Rock View (24880)
356 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24870 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24870 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25875
Mc Graws (25875)
$83,849 median income
- 24880
Rock View (24880)
$67,921 median income
- 24827
Cyclone (24827)
$55,059 median income
- 24870
Oceana (24870)
$45,011 median income
- 24854 $28,385
Kopperston (24854)
$28,385 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24870, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,874 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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