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
$54,596
Median income
$96,600
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

21th 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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 170.6 square miles in Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia. The area is home to 2,729 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 24874 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24874 sits at $54,596 (5% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $27,642. The poverty rate stands at 20.6% and the unemployment rate at 27.6%. On housing, the median home value is $96,600 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $541 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24874 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, 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 24874 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 24874

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24874.

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 24874, Pineville, 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

2,729

Population

170.6

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24874?

45.9

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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

$27,642

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

27.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24874 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,596 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

842

Total Housing Units

629

Occupied Units

213

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$96,600

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$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

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ZIP 24874 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 24874 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 24874 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 24874 ranks #4 of 6 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
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

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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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