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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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waiteville, Monroe County, West Virginia, home to just 185 residents across 123.3 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24984 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,889 (33% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $20,838. 55.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at $138,300 (0% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is -. To put 24984 in local context, 3 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 24984, Waiteville, 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

185

Population

123.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

Waiteville, WV 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

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 Waiteville, WV West Virginia

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.

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