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Population and households in ZIP 24901
Household size in ZIP 24901
| Period | ZIP 24901 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.19 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 24901 are small: just 2.10 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.24, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of the 97 West Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 24901
| Period | ZIP 24901 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.4 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 24901 is 43.5 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 43.9, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 24901
| Period | ZIP 24901 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 24901 as they are nationally: 10.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 24901
Renters in ZIP 24901
| Period | ZIP 24901 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.8% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.0% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.9% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 24901 is about as common as it is nationally: 35.9% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in West Virginia as a whole (25.1%). Among homeowners, 44.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.3 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 24901
| Period | ZIP 24901 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 24901 is close to the national rate: 9.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in West Virginia overall (14.9%). Vacancy is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 24901
| Period | ZIP 24901 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 24901 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in West Virginia overall, where the median home dates to 1976. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 24901
| Period | ZIP 24901 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $672 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $819 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $731 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $950 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$278 | +$327 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 24901 runs $950 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $278 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 24901
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 24901
| Period | ZIP 24901 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.2% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.0% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 24901 (39.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.2 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 24901
| Period | ZIP 24901 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.6% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.3% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.7% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 24901 is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 24901
| Period | ZIP 24901 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 24901 than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 24901 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 24901 | 2.10 | 43.5 | 10.8% | 35.9% | 9.9% | 1983 | $950 | 39.0% | 91.9% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 24925 | 2.41 | 46.3 | 5.4% | 14.1% | 26.1% | 1978 | $885 | 28.7% | 91.8% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 24957 | 2.63 | 43.6 | 18.7% | 13.3% | 13.5% | 1980 | $906 | 30.4% | 95.8% | 12.5% |
| ZIP 24970 | 2.09 | 46.0 | 6.6% | 24.5% | 16.4% | 1967 | $890 | 16.9% | 87.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 24916 | 2.18 | 59.7 | 9.3% | 16.6% | 18.2% | 1987 | $748 | 30.0% | 95.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 24938 | 2.52 | 49.8 | 14.7% | 9.4% | 17.9% | 1983 | $764 | 22.2% | 96.1% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 24986 | 2.11 | 47.6 | 8.5% | 28.1% | 27.4% | 1972 | $867 | 20.1% | 90.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 24931 | 2.49 | 46.9 | 4.0% | 19.6% | 24.0% | 1981 | $848 | 11.4% | 91.8% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 24991 | 2.22 | 45.0 | 8.6% | 8.8% | 22.6% | 1984 | $558 | 11.0% | 76.9% | 13.3% |
| ZIP 24910 | 2.42 | 50.2 | 7.7% | 25.0% | 19.7% | 1975 | $847 | 16.2% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 24966 | 2.06 | 58.1 | 5.7% | 12.8% | 29.3% | 1985 | $640 | 16.5% | 92.5% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 24901. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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