Pineville, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24874
Wyoming County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,729
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,596
- Median income Below-median income area
- $96,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pineville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24874 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24874 covers 170.6 square miles in Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,729 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24874 reports a modest median household income of $54,596 (5% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,642. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 27.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $96,600 (30% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $541; owner occupancy is 70.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wyoming County, so 24874 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 24874
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pineville, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24874.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
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 24874, Pineville, 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
2,729
Population
170.6
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24874?
45.9
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
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?
$54,596
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$27,642
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
27.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24874 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Pineville, 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)
$54,596 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
842housing units
842
Total Housing Units
629
Occupied Units
213
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$96,600
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$541
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 55 business establishments in ZIP 24874, employing approximately 499 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,274,000.
55
Businesses
499
Employees
$23.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 21.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.5% |
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 24874 vs 24880 →
ZIP 24874 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24874
Pineville (24874)
2,729 residents
- 24818
Brenton (24818)
1,409 residents
- 24853 793
Kimball (24853)
793 residents
- 25845 627
Glen Fork (25845)
627 residents
- 24834 412
Fanrock (24834)
412 residents
- 24867 409
New Richmond (24867)
409 residents
- 24880 356
Rock View (24880)
356 residents
- 24849 337
Jesse (24849)
337 residents
- 24847 293
Itmann (24847)
293 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24874 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24874 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24880
Rock View (24880)
$67,921 median income
- 24847
Itmann (24847)
$61,875 median income
- 24834
Fanrock (24834)
$59,397 median income
- 24874
Pineville (24874)
$54,596 median income
- 24818
Brenton (24818)
$47,718 median income
- 24853 $13,092
Kimball (24853)
$13,092 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24874 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24880 | Rock View, WV | 356 | 5.7 mi |
| 24898 | Wyoming, WV | 198 | 4.8 mi |
| 24834 | Fanrock, WV | 412 | 5.7 mi |
| 24867 | New Richmond, WV | 409 | 5.2 mi |
| 24847 | Itmann, WV | 293 | 6.2 mi |
| 24818 | Brenton, WV | 1,409 | 6.0 mi |
| 25845 | Glen Fork, WV | 627 | 9.2 mi |
| 24849 | Jesse, WV | 337 | 7.7 mi |
| 25916 | Sabine, WV | 202 | 8.0 mi |
| 24853 | Kimball, WV | 793 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24874, 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 (2,729 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 24874 in?
ZIP code 24874 (Pineville) 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 24874?
ZIP code 24874 in Pineville, WV has a population of 2,729 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24874?
The median household income in ZIP 24874 is $54,596, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24874?
The median home value in ZIP 24874 is $96,600, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24874?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24874 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24874?
ZIP code 24874 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 499 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24874?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24874 are: Retail trade (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24874?
In ZIP code 24874, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 24874?
In ZIP code 24874, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24874?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24874 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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