White Sulphur Springs, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24986
Greenbrier County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,216
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,610
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
White Sulphur Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24986 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24986 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, home to 5,216 residents across 579.6 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24986 reports a modest median household income of $50,610 (12% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,812. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $121,000 (12% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $848; 72.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenbrier County, so 24986 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 24986
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in White Sulphur Springs, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24986.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 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 24986, White Sulphur Springs, 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
5,216
Population
579.6
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24986?
44.4
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
4.4%
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?
$50,610
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$26,812
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
17.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 24986 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
White Sulphur Springs, 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)
$50,610 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
3,073housing units
3,073
Total Housing Units
2,251
Occupied Units
822
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,000
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$848
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 97 business establishments in ZIP 24986, employing approximately 2,117 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,130,000.
97
Businesses
2,117
Employees
$82.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 19.6% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 6.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24986 vs 24426 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24426 | Covington, VA | 14,329 | 11.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24986, 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 (5,216 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 24986 in?
ZIP code 24986 (White Sulphur Springs) 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 24986?
ZIP code 24986 in White Sulphur Springs, WV has a population of 5,216 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24986?
The median household income in ZIP 24986 is $50,610, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24986?
The median home value in ZIP 24986 is $121,000, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24986?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24986 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24986?
ZIP code 24986 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 2,117 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24986?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24986 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (15), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24986?
In ZIP code 24986, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 24986?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 24986 is 17.9 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 24986?
In ZIP code 24986, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24986?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24986 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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