24701 ZIP Code – Bluefield, West Virginia
24701 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Bluefield, West Virginia, part of Mercer County with a population of approximately 18,086 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $44,918, which is below the West Virginia average and below the national figure. The median home value of $97,800 is well below the national average, with 68.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $822 is below the national average. Housing consists of 73% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 18.1%, above the national average. An estimated 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 45.3, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 24737, 24366, 24738.
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ZIP 24701 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 24701 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $97k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $822 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.4% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 24737 – Montcalm
- 24366 – Rocky Gap
- 24738 – Nemours
- 24724 – Bramwell
- 24715 – Bramwell
- 24747 – Rock
- 24731 – Kegley
- 24613 – Falls Mills
- 24635 – Pocahontas
- 24314 – Bastian
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24737 | MONTCALM | 1,312 | $31,595 |
| 24366 | ROCKY GAP | 329 | $38,173 |
| 24738 | NEMOURS | Not provided | Not provided |
| 24724 | BRAMWELL | 92 | $20,536 |
| 24715 | BRAMWELL | 263 | $57,708 |