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24740

West Virginia · 16,498 residents · 30.6 sq mi
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ZIP 24740 is home to 16,498 people in Mercer County. Median home value sits at $132,300. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 0% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. Median household income is $44,793, under the $82,259 national median. Renters pay $798 a month at the median. Among the 11 ZIP codes in Mercer County, 24740 ranks 8th by median household income.

$44,793
US average: $82,259
$32,484
US average: $44,673
$132,300
US average: $376,019
22.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
30.6 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
23.3%
Age 65+
23.0%
49.6%
50.4%
2.33 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(14,522)
Black3%(493)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(280)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other7.2%(1,187)
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Mercer County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST8TH OF 11HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
24701$50,455
24712$80,625
24715$76,875
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 24740?

ZIP code 24740 has about 16,498 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24740?

The typical household in ZIP code 24740 earns about $44,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 24740 expensive?

In ZIP code 24740, the median home is worth about $132,300, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 24740?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 24740 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24740?

About 18.4% of people in ZIP code 24740 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024