Dunmore, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24934

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

503
3/sq mi
$40,301
Median income
$231,100
Median home value
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24934 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24934 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 167.7 square miles in Dunmore, Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The area is home to 503 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 24934 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24934 sits at $40,301 (30% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $25,135. The poverty rate stands at 24.6% and the unemployment rate at 10.6%. On housing, the median home value is $231,100 (67% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24934 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pocahontas County, so you can benchmark 24934 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 24934, Dunmore, 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

503

Population

167.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 24934?

61.1

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
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?

$40,301

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$25,135

Per Capita Income

24.6%

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24934 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,301 6th percentile higher than 6% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%

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

What does housing look like?

476

Total Housing Units

181

Occupied Units

295

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.6%
Renter 14.4%

$231,100

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

1982

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 24934, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $278,000.

9

Businesses

16

Employees

$278K

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 24934 vs 24927 →

ZIP 24934 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 24934 ranks #2 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 24934 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 24934 ranks #3 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
24927 Cass, WV 365 4.3 mi
24944 Green Bank, WV 401 7.0 mi
26209 Snowshoe, WV 112 8.9 mi
24915 Arbovale, WV 590 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pocahontas County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24934 in?
ZIP code 24934 (Dunmore) 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 24934?
ZIP code 24934 in Dunmore, WV has a population of 503 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24934?
The median household income in ZIP 24934 is $40,301, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24934?
The median home value in ZIP 24934 is $231,100, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24934?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24934 is White at 96.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24934?
ZIP code 24934 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24934?
In ZIP code 24934, 80.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 24934?
In ZIP code 24934, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24934?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24934 is 24.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Dunmore, WV

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.