Gap Mills, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24941
Monroe County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,059
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,600
- Median income Near-median income area
- $124,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gap Mills pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24941 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24941 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gap Mills, Monroe County, West Virginia, home to just 1,059 residents across 182.6 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24941 reports a modest median household income of $62,600 (8% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,034. The poverty rate is 1.7%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $124,200 (10% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $778; 82.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 24941 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 24941
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gap Mills, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24941.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 24941, Gap Mills, 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
1,059
Population
182.6
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24941?
39.7
Median Age
58.1%
Male
41.9%
Female
0.1%
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?
$62,600
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$26,034
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24941 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Gap Mills, 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)
$62,600 Top 35% higher than 65% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
732housing units
732
Total Housing Units
362
Occupied Units
370
Vacant Units
3.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,200
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$778
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 24941, employing approximately 75 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,935,000.
14
Businesses
75
Employees
$2.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 21.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 21.4% |
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 24941 vs 24984 →
ZIP 24941 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24970
Ronceverte (24970)
4,575 residents
- 24941 1,059
Gap Mills (24941)
1,059 residents
- 24925 935
Caldwell (24925)
935 residents
- 24974 299
Secondcreek (24974)
299 residents
- 24984 185
Waiteville (24984)
185 residents
- 24131 140
Paint Bank (24131)
140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24941 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24941 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24925
Caldwell (24925)
$67,550 median income
- 24941
Gap Mills (24941)
$62,600 median income
- 24970
Ronceverte (24970)
$44,118 median income
- 24984
Waiteville (24984)
$38,889 median income
- 24974 $21,446
Secondcreek (24974)
$21,446 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24941 ranks #2 of 5 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 24941, 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 (1,059 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 24941 in?
ZIP code 24941 (Gap Mills) is located in Monroe County, West Virginia. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 24941?
ZIP code 24941 in Gap Mills, WV has a population of 1,059 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24941?
The median household income in ZIP 24941 is $62,600, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24941?
The median home value in ZIP 24941 is $124,200, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24941?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24941 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24941?
ZIP code 24941 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 75 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24941?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24941 are: Construction (3), Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24941?
In ZIP code 24941, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.5% 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 24941?
In ZIP code 24941, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24941?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24941 is 1.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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