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Population and households in ZIP 24944
Household size in ZIP 24944
| Period | ZIP 24944 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.39 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, ZIP 24944 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in West Virginia as a whole, where it has 2.43 people. Household size has climbed from 2.22 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 24944
| Period | ZIP 24944 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.4 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.0 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.6 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 24944 skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 24944
| Period | ZIP 24944 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.4% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 24944: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 24944
Renters in ZIP 24944
| Period | ZIP 24944 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 24944 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About eight in ten owners (78.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 24944
| Period | ZIP 24944 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.8% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.9% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 60.7% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.8% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 55.8% of the housing in ZIP 24944, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 24944
| Period | ZIP 24944 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 24944 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally.
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 24944
| Period | ZIP 24944 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $699 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $598 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $544 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $687 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$12 | +$327 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 24944 pays $687 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 32.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 24944
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 24944
| Period | ZIP 24944 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 24944: 15.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 24944
| Period | ZIP 24944 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.4% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 24944 is a bit above the national rate: 92.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 24944
| Period | ZIP 24944 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 24944: 10.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 24944 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 24944 | 2.61 | 50.6 | 8.0% | 10.0% | 55.8% | 1978 | $687 | 15.1% | 92.2% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 24915 | 2.56 | 44.2 | 11.9% | 17.9% | 55.1% | 1979 | $705 | 16.2% | 84.7% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 24934 | 2.50 | 54.0 | 6.2% | 8.5% | 50.5% | 1978 | $724 | 16.4% | 92.3% | 12.9% |
| ZIP 24927 | 2.60 | 44.8 | 5.8% | 19.1% | 63.4% | 1985 | $776 | 13.1% | 83.8% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 26264 | 3.02 | 40.0 | 7.0% | 17.1% | 49.4% | 1978 | $688 | 10.9% | 86.0% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 26209 | 3.28 | 33.8 | 4.6% | 27.2% | 87.0% | 1987 | $822 | 8.5% | 90.9% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 24920 | 2.71 | 44.7 | 9.9% | 13.2% | 34.5% | 1974 | $633 | 14.0% | 83.0% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 24465 | 2.30 | 57.3 | 3.9% | 15.1% | 41.3% | 1972 | $853 | 33.6% | 88.7% | 14.3% |
| ZIP 26291 | 2.16 | 50.3 | 5.9% | 13.2% | 66.3% | 1988 | $743 | 11.9% | 74.2% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 26294 | 2.49 | 49.1 | 6.7% | 0.8% | 26.2% | 1987 | $906 | 15.3% | 74.5% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 24413 | 2.45 | 60.1 | 3.4% | 8.8% | 49.2% | 1972 | $856 | 29.9% | 92.9% | 6.3% |
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 24944. 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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