Alderson, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24910
Greenbrier County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,383
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $38,502
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alderson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24910 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24910 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alderson, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, home to 5,383 residents across 356.5 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24910 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,502 (33% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,092. The poverty rate is 25.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $153,900 (11% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $713; 76.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenbrier County, so 24910 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 24910
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alderson, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24910.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 24910, Alderson, 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
5,383
Population
356.5
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24910?
45.7
Median Age
41.4%
Male
58.6%
Female
1.0%
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?
$38,502
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$21,092
Per Capita Income
25.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24910 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Alderson, 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)
$38,502 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
2,014housing units
2,014
Total Housing Units
1,625
Occupied Units
389
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,900
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$713
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 24910, employing approximately 185 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,439,000.
45
Businesses
185
Employees
$5.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 24.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 11.1% |
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 24910 vs 24962 →
ZIP 24910 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24910
Alderson (24910)
5,383 residents
- 24976 1,005
Sinks Grove (24976)
1,005 residents
- 24981 631
Talcott (24981)
631 residents
- 24916 558
Asbury (24916)
558 residents
- 25985 430
Sandstone (25985)
430 residents
- 24962 186
Pence Springs (24962)
186 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24910 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24910 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24916
Asbury (24916)
$76,404 median income
- 25985
Sandstone (25985)
$55,491 median income
- 24976
Sinks Grove (24976)
$46,383 median income
- 24910
Alderson (24910)
$38,502 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24910 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24910, 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 (5,383 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 24910 in?
ZIP code 24910 (Alderson) 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 24910?
ZIP code 24910 in Alderson, WV has a population of 5,383 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24910?
The median household income in ZIP 24910 is $38,502, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24910?
The median home value in ZIP 24910 is $153,900, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24910?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24910 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24910?
ZIP code 24910 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 185 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24910?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24910 are: Construction (11), Accommodation and food services (10), Retail trade (7). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24910?
In ZIP code 24910, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 24910?
In ZIP code 24910, 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 24910?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24910 is 25.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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