Ronceverte, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24970
Greenbrier County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,575
- 44/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,118
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ronceverte pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 44
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24970 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24970 covers 104.7 square miles in Ronceverte, Greenbrier County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,575 residents on file, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24970 reports a modest median household income of $44,118 (24% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,987. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $120,800 (13% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $860; 79.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenbrier County, so 24970 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 24970
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ronceverte, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24970.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Manufacturing 7
Manufacturing
7 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 24970, Ronceverte, 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
4,575
Population
104.7
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24970?
48.1
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
1.2%
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?
$44,118
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$27,987
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24970 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Ronceverte, 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)
$44,118 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
2,155housing units
2,155
Total Housing Units
1,798
Occupied Units
357
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,800
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$860
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 24970, employing approximately 1,757 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,543,000.
114
Businesses
1,757
Employees
$94.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 26.3% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 20.2% |
| Construction | 17 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.6% |
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 24970 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
- 24941 1,059
Gap Mills (24941)
1,059 residents
- 24976 1,005
Sinks Grove (24976)
1,005 residents
- 24925 935
Caldwell (24925)
935 residents
- 24916 558
Asbury (24916)
558 residents
- 24957 346
Maxwelton (24957)
346 residents
- 24974 299
Secondcreek (24974)
299 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24970 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24970 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24916
Asbury (24916)
$76,404 median income
- 24925
Caldwell (24925)
$67,550 median income
- 24941
Gap Mills (24941)
$62,600 median income
- 24901
Lewisburg (24901)
$53,403 median income
- 24976
Sinks Grove (24976)
$46,383 median income
- 24970
Ronceverte (24970)
$44,118 median income
- 24974 $21,446
Secondcreek (24974)
$21,446 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24970 ranks #6 of 7 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 24970, 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 (4,575 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 24970 in?
ZIP code 24970 (Ronceverte) 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 24970?
ZIP code 24970 in Ronceverte, WV has a population of 4,575 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24970?
The median household income in ZIP 24970 is $44,118, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24970?
The median home value in ZIP 24970 is $120,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24970?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24970 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24970?
ZIP code 24970 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 1,757 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24970?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24970 are: Health care and social assistance (30), Retail trade (23), Construction (17). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24970?
In ZIP code 24970, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 24970?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24970 is 20.9 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 24970?
In ZIP code 24970, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24970?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24970 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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