Maxwelton, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24957
Greenbrier County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 346
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $250,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Maxwelton pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24957 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24957 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Maxwelton, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, home to just 346 residents across 9.8 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 24957, but per-capita income is $43,510. Unemployment is 11.5%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $250,000 (81% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 91.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenbrier County, so 24957 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 →
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 24957, Maxwelton, 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
346
Population
9.8
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24957?
28.9
Median Age
60.5%
Male
39.5%
Female
0.0%
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?
$43,510
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
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
232housing units
232
Total Housing Units
232
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$250,000
Median Home Value
+81% vs state ZIP avg
2000
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 24957, employing approximately 207 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,148,000.
13
Businesses
207
Employees
$7.1M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 30.8% |
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 24957 vs 24938 →
ZIP 24957 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24901
Lewisburg (24901)
9,128 residents
- 24970
Ronceverte (24970)
4,575 residents
- 24938 1,518
Frankford (24938)
1,518 residents
- 24991 521
Williamsburg (24991)
521 residents
- 24957 346
Maxwelton (24957)
346 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24957 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 24957 in?
ZIP code 24957 (Maxwelton) is located in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Greenbrier County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greenbrier-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 24957?
ZIP code 24957 in Maxwelton, WV has a population of 346 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24957?
The median home value in ZIP 24957 is $250,000, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24957?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24957 is White at 99.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24957?
ZIP code 24957 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 207 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24957?
In ZIP code 24957, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% 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 24957?
In ZIP code 24957, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24957?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24957 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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