Bartow, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24920

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

346
2/sq mi
$80,400
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bartow pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24920 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24920 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 182.1 square miles in Bartow, Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The area is home to 346 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 24920 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24920 sits at , while per-capita income is $16,160. The poverty rate stands at 28.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $80,400 (42% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24920 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pocahontas County, so you can benchmark 24920 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 →

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 24920, Bartow, 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

346

Population

182.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24920?

31.8

Median Age

60.7%

Male

39.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$16,160

Per Capita Income

28.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

149

Total Housing Units

92

Occupied Units

57

Vacant Units

3.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$80,400

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 24920, employing approximately 193 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,942,000.

9

Businesses

193

Employees

$5.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 24920 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 24920 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26264 Durbin, WV 642 6.8 mi
24413 Blue Grass, VA 178 7.0 mi
24915 Arbovale, WV 590 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24920 in?
ZIP code 24920 (Bartow) is located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Pocahontas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pocahontas-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 24920?
ZIP code 24920 in Bartow, WV has a population of 346 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24920?
The median home value in ZIP 24920 is $80,400, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24920?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24920 is White at 91.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24920?
ZIP code 24920 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 193 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24920?
In ZIP code 24920, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 24920?
In ZIP code 24920, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24920?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24920 is 28.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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