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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
$50,610
Median income
$121,000
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $26,812. Poverty here runs at 14.5%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. Housing costs here run $121,000 for a typical home value (12% below the state average), with rent averaging $848 a month; 72.4% of 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. To put 24986 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Greenbrier 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 →

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 24986?

44.4

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 6.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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

$26,812

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

17.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 24986 ranks nationally

White Sulphur Springs, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,610 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,073

Total Housing Units

2,251

Occupied Units

822

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$121,000

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$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

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Related Areas

Greenbrier County White Sulphur Springs, WV West Virginia

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.

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