Marlinton, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24954
Pocahontas County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,514
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $37,899
- Median income Below-median income area
- $144,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marlinton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24954 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24954 covers 732.1 square miles in Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,514 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24954 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,899 (34% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,422. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.6%. Median home value is $144,000 (4% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $717; 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pocahontas County, so 24954 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 24954
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marlinton, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24954.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 24954, Marlinton, 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
3,514
Population
732.1
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24954?
50.8
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
1.0%
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?
$37,899
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$24,422
Per Capita Income
26.7%
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24954 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Marlinton, 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)
$37,899 15th percentile higher than 15% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,971housing units
1,971
Total Housing Units
1,335
Occupied Units
636
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,000
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$717
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 86 business establishments in ZIP 24954, employing approximately 586 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,010,000.
86
Businesses
586
Employees
$20.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 20.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 11 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 7.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.5% |
| Information | 3 | 3.5% |
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 24954 vs 24924 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24924 | Buckeye, WV | 512 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24954, 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 (3,514 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 24954 in?
ZIP code 24954 (Marlinton) 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 24954?
ZIP code 24954 in Marlinton, WV has a population of 3,514 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24954?
The median household income in ZIP 24954 is $37,899, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24954?
The median home value in ZIP 24954 is $144,000, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24954?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24954 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24954?
ZIP code 24954 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 586 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24954?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24954 are: Retail trade (18), Accommodation and food services (12), Construction (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24954?
In ZIP code 24954, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 24954?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24954 is 19.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24954?
In ZIP code 24954, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24954?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24954 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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