Waiteville, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24984

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

185
2/sq mi
$38,889
Median income
$138,300
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24984 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24984 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 123.3 square miles in Waiteville, Monroe County, West Virginia. The area is home to 185 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24984 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24984 sits at $38,889 (33% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $20,838. The poverty rate stands at 55.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $138,300 (0% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24984 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 24984 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24984, Waiteville, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

185

Population

123.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24984?

49.1

Median Age

36.2%

Male

63.8%

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?

$38,889

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$20,838

Per Capita Income

55.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24984 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,889 5th percentile higher than 5% 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 33.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

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

What does housing look like?

191

Total Housing Units

60

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

4.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$138,300

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 24984 vs 24941 →

ZIP 24984 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 24984 ranks #4 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 24984 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 24984 ranks #4 of 4 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
24941 Gap Mills, WV 1,059 7.5 mi
24983 Union, WV 2,443 9.1 mi
24128 Newport, VA 1,872 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24984 in?
ZIP code 24984 (Waiteville) 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 24984?
ZIP code 24984 in Waiteville, WV has a population of 185 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24984?
The median household income in ZIP 24984 is $38,889, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24984?
The median home value in ZIP 24984 is $138,300, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24984?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24984 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24984?
In ZIP code 24984, 33.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 24984?
In ZIP code 24984, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24984?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24984 is 55.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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