Union, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24983
Monroe County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,443
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,667
- Median income Below-median income area
- $219,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Union pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24983 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24983 covers 321.4 square miles in Union, Monroe County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,443 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24983 reports a modest median household income of $51,667 (10% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,034. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $219,900 (59% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 87.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $615.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 24983 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 24983
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24983.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 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 24983, Union, 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
2,443
Population
321.4
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24983?
57.2
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
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?
$51,667
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$35,034
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24983 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Union, 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)
$51,667 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
944housing units
944
Total Housing Units
734
Occupied Units
210
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,900
Median Home Value
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$615
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 24983, employing approximately 566 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,779,000.
54
Businesses
566
Employees
$24.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 20.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 14.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 11.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.6% |
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 24983 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24983
Union (24983)
2,443 residents
- 24951
Lindside (24951)
1,489 residents
- 24976
Sinks Grove (24976)
1,005 residents
- 24925 935
Caldwell (24925)
935 residents
- 24974 299
Secondcreek (24974)
299 residents
- 24984 185
Waiteville (24984)
185 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24983 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24983 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24951
Lindside (24951)
$70,559 median income
- 24925
Caldwell (24925)
$67,550 median income
- 24983
Union (24983)
$51,667 median income
- 24976
Sinks Grove (24976)
$46,383 median income
- 24984
Waiteville (24984)
$38,889 median income
- 24974 $21,446
Secondcreek (24974)
$21,446 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24983 ranks #3 of 6 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 24983, 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 (2,443 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 24983 in?
ZIP code 24983 (Union) 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 24983?
ZIP code 24983 in Union, WV has a population of 2,443 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24983?
The median household income in ZIP 24983 is $51,667, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24983?
The median home value in ZIP 24983 is $219,900, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24983?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24983 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24983?
ZIP code 24983 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 566 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24983?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24983 are: Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (8), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24983?
In ZIP code 24983, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 24983?
In ZIP code 24983, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24983?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24983 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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