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Lewisburg, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24901

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

9,128
40/sq mi
$53,403
Median income
$266,300
Median home value
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lewisburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24901 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, home to 9,128 residents across 225.9 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24901 reports a modest median household income of $53,403 (7% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $37,999. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $266,300 (93% above the state average) with median rent at $971 per month, and 62.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Greenbrier County, letting you compare 24901 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 24901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lewisburg, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24901.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24901, Lewisburg, 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

9,128

Population

225.9

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24901?

44.2

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$53,403

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$37,999

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24901 ranks nationally

Lewisburg, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,403 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 70.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,845

Total Housing Units

4,343

Occupied Units

502

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.5%
Renter 37.5%

$266,300

Median Home Value

+93% vs state

$971

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+14.9%

YoY Change (2024)

275

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+175%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 24901 have increased 14.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +2.4% 172
2020 +0.1% 172
2021 +11.4% 192
2022 +14.9% 220
2024 – 275

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 400 business establishments in ZIP 24901, employing approximately 4,524 people with a combined annual payroll of $173,868,000.

400

Businesses

4,524

Employees

$173.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 71 17.8%
Retail trade 61 15.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 44 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 38 9.5%
Finance and insurance 34 8.5%
Construction 23 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.3%
Information 11 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.8%
Manufacturing 8 2.0%
Wholesale trade 6 1.5%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.8%

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 24901 vs 24957 →

ZIP 24901 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 24901 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 24901 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 24901 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
24957 Maxwelton, WV 346 3.5 mi
24916 Asbury, WV 558 6.0 mi
24970 Ronceverte, WV 4,575 7.6 mi
24938 Frankford, WV 1,518 7.0 mi
24925 Caldwell, WV 935 9.4 mi
24931 Crawley, WV 1,544 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greenbrier County

24910 standard
Alderson, WV
Pop: 5,383
24986 standard
White Sulphur Springs, WV
Pop: 5,216
24970 standard
Ronceverte, WV
Pop: 4,575
25962 standard
Rainelle, WV
Pop: 3,806
25984 standard
Rupert, WV
Pop: 1,886
24931 standard
Crawley, WV
Pop: 1,544

Related Areas

Greenbrier County Lewisburg, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24901 in? ▼
ZIP code 24901 (Lewisburg) is located in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Greenbrier County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greenbrier-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 24901? ▼
ZIP code 24901 in Lewisburg, WV has a population of 9,128 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24901? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24901 is $53,403, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24901? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24901 is $266,300, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24901? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24901 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24901? ▼
ZIP code 24901 has 400 business establishments employing approximately 4,524 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24901? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24901 are: Health care and social assistance (71), Retail trade (61), Professional, scientific, and technical services (45). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 24901? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 24901 increased by 14.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24901? ▼
In ZIP code 24901, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 24901? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24901 is 21.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24901? ▼
In ZIP code 24901, approximately 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24901? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24901 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.