PlainZIP

Secondcreek, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24974

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

299
16/sq mi
$21,446
Median income
$105,100
Median home value
8.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24974 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24974 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Secondcreek, Monroe County, West Virginia, home to just 299 residents across 18.9 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24974 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $21,446 (63% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $27,631. Poverty here runs at 41.3%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $105,100 (24% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 71, and the average commute is -. To put 24974 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Monroe County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 24974, Secondcreek, 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

299

Population

18.9

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24974?

71.0

Median Age

61.9%

Male

38.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$21,446

Median Household Income

-63% vs state

$27,631

Per Capita Income

41.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24974 ranks nationally

Secondcreek, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$21,446 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 42.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.9%

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

What does housing look like?

141

Total Housing Units

141

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$105,100

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 24974 vs 24976 →

ZIP 24974 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 24974 ranks #6 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 24974 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 24974 ranks #6 of 6 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
24976 Sinks Grove, WV 1,005 3.8 mi
24970 Ronceverte, WV 4,575 5.3 mi
24925 Caldwell, WV 935 5.7 mi
24941 Gap Mills, WV 1,059 6.6 mi
24983 Union, WV 2,443 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

24963 standard
Peterstown, WV
Pop: 4,095
24983 standard
Union, WV
Pop: 2,443
24918 standard
Ballard, WV
Pop: 1,677
24951 standard
Lindside, WV
Pop: 1,489
24941 standard
Gap Mills, WV
Pop: 1,059
24976 standard
Sinks Grove, WV
Pop: 1,005

Related Areas

Monroe County Secondcreek, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24974 in? ▼
ZIP code 24974 (Secondcreek) 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 24974? ▼
ZIP code 24974 in Secondcreek, WV has a population of 299 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24974? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24974 is $21,446, which is 72% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24974? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24974 is $105,100, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24974? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24974 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24974? ▼
In ZIP code 24974, 42.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24974? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24974 is 41.3% 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.