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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
$38,502
Median income
$153,900
Median home value
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $21,092. The poverty rate stands at 25.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Housing costs here run $153,900 for a typical home value (11% above the state average), with rent averaging $713 a month; 76.2% of 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 -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greenbrier County, so you can benchmark 24910 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 24910

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alderson, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24910.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 24910?

45.7

Median Age

41.4%

Male

58.6%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 6.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
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?

$38,502

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$21,092

Per Capita Income

25.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24910 ranks nationally

Alderson, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,502 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,014

Total Housing Units

1,625

Occupied Units

389

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$153,900

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24910 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 24910 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 24910 ranks #4 of 4 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
24962 Pence Springs, WV 186 6.1 mi
24916 Asbury, WV 558 8.0 mi
24981 Talcott, WV 631 8.4 mi
25985 Sandstone, WV 430 8.5 mi
24976 Sinks Grove, WV 1,005 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greenbrier County

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Lewisburg, WV
Pop: 9,128
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 Alderson, WV West Virginia

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.

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