PlainZIP

Renick, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24966

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

1,286
3/sq mi
$52,396
Median income
$115,300
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Renick pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24966 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24966 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Renick, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, home to just 1,286 residents across 514.4 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24966 reports a modest median household income of $52,396 (9% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $29,533. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.0%. The typical home here is valued at $115,300 (17% below the state average); renters pay a median of $427 monthly, and 84.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Greenbrier County, letting you compare 24966 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 24966, Renick, 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

1,286

Population

514.4

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24966?

48.0

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
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?

$52,396

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$29,533

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24966 ranks nationally

Renick, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,396 17th percentile higher than 17% 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

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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 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

667

Total Housing Units

534

Occupied Units

133

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$115,300

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$427

Median Rent

1982

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 24966, employing approximately 71 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,626,000.

13

Businesses

71

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 23.1%
Retail trade 3 23.1%

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 24966 vs 24991 →

ZIP 24966 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 24966 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 24966 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 24966 ranks #3 of 3 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
24991 Williamsburg, WV 521 8.3 mi
24946 Hillsboro, WV 1,533 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greenbrier County

24901 standard
Lewisburg, WV
Pop: 9,128
24910 standard
Alderson, WV
Pop: 5,383
24986 standard
White Sulphur Springs, WV
Pop: 5,216
24970 standard
Ronceverte, WV
Pop: 4,575
25962 standard
Rainelle, WV
Pop: 3,806
25984 standard
Rupert, WV
Pop: 1,886

Related Areas

Greenbrier County Renick, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24966 in? ▼
ZIP code 24966 (Renick) 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 24966? ▼
ZIP code 24966 in Renick, WV has a population of 1,286 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24966? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24966 is $52,396, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24966? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24966 is $115,300, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24966? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24966 is White at 99.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24966? ▼
ZIP code 24966 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 71 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24966? ▼
In ZIP code 24966, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 24966? ▼
In ZIP code 24966, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24966? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24966 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.