ZIP Code 24740, WV
Living in 24740
Bikeability4
Walkability16
Commute75
Public Transit5
Affordability96
Public Safety59
Airports4
Hospitals37
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation-991 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate39%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office24%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$113kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$517Median Monthly Rent+$120 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas20%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in 24740
United States45
West Virginia21
Mercer County40
Property Crime in 24740
United States48
West Virginia20
Mercer County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 24740
Inland Flooding48
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 24740, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 24740, WV
Mercer Christian Academy
4 miles, W
Jefferson Christian Academy
19 miles, E
Brook Lane School
19 miles, NE
House of Prayer Christian Academy
27 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 24740, WV
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 24740, WV
Princeton Community Hospital
6 miles, W
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
15 miles, SW
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
16 miles, E
Summers County Arh Hospital
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 24740, WV
Greenbrier Valley Airport
47 miles, NE
Yeager Airport
76 miles, NW