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
$62,600
Median income
$124,200
Median home value
6.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 182.6 square miles in Gap Mills, Monroe County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,059 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 24941 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24941 sits at $62,600 (8% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $26,034. The poverty rate stands at 1.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $124,200 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $778 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24941 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 24941 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 24941

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24941.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 24941?

39.7

Median Age

58.1%

Male

41.9%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 7.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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

$26,034

Per Capita Income

1.7%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24941 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,600 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.5%

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

What does housing look like?

732

Total Housing Units

362

Occupied Units

370

Vacant Units

3.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$124,200

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$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

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ZIP 24941 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 24941 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 24941 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 24941 ranks #2 of 5 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
24984 Waiteville, WV 185 7.5 mi
24131 Paint Bank, VA 140 7.2 mi
24925 Caldwell, WV 935 9.0 mi
24974 Secondcreek, WV 299 6.6 mi
24970 Ronceverte, WV 4,575 11.6 mi

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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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