Zip code 24737: Montcalm, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24737?

24737 is assigned to Montcalm, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24737 in?

24737 is in Mercer County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24737?

About 1,186 people live in 24737, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24737?

The median household income in 24737 is $31,330.

Q: What zip codes are near 24737?

The closest zip codes to 24737 are 24724, 24715, 24738, 24701, 24751.

Residential delivery areaMercer CountyEastern Time

Population

1,186

Median household income

$31K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$129K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$510/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

51.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

10 sq mi

116 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 24737

24737 is a small-town zip code in Montcalm, West Virginia (Mercer County), covering 10 sq mi of land. About 1,186 people live here, or 116 per square mile. The median resident is 51.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $31,330 a year, about 39% of the national median of $80,734. 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $129,200, or 4.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 60% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $510 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.8 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and management.

How 24737 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers40.3%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%64th of 650 in WV
Median age51.5
96th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7180th of 661 in WV
Poverty rate29.7%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%124th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older29.6%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%154th of 663 in WV
Residents under 1830.2%
96th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%82nd of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy22.3%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%230th of 661 in WV
Healthcare workers14.9%
95th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%211th of 650 in WV
Broadband access97%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%84th of 661 in WV
Tech workers5.2%
81st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%31st of 650 in WV
Uninsured rate8.4%
62nd
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%175th of 662 in WV
Average commute25.8 min
48th
U.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min335th of 485 in WV
Median earnings per worker$47,716
48th
U.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162166th of 615 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.432
47th
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471246th of 656 in WV
Homeownership rate59.7%
32nd
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%610th of 661 in WV
Diversity index25.3
18th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.390th of 663 in WV
Population density116/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi178th of 663 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher16%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%304th of 662 in WV
Veterans2.3%
9th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%527th of 663 in WV
Median home value$129,200
6th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600268th of 550 in WV
Work from home3.6%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%365th of 650 in WV
Per capita income$20,828
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203534th of 659 in WV
Population1,186
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373271st of 663 in WV
Rent-burdened renters22.7%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%349th of 499 in WV
Median household income$31,330
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608494th of 540 in WV
Median gross rent$510
1st
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872281st of 297 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%549th of 652 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%477th of 663 in WV
Self-employed workers3.6%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%352nd of 650 in WV

Measure	24737	Mercer	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Government workers	40.3%	20.2%	20.3%	14.5%	99th	64th of 650
Median age	51.5	43.5	42.7	38.9	96th	180th of 661
Poverty rateWeakness	29.7%	16.5%	16.7%	12.5%	96th	124th of 661
Residents 65 and older	29.6%	22.9%	21%	17.2%	96th	154th of 663
Residents under 18	30.2%	20.8%	20%	22%	96th	82nd of 663
Housing vacancy	22.3%	17.5%	15.4%	10.1%	95th	230th of 661
Healthcare workers	14.9%	13.2%	12.5%	9.7%	95th	211th of 650
Broadband accessStrength	97%	86.5%	86.1%	91%	92nd	84th of 661
Tech workers	5.2%	1.3%	2.2%	3.8%	81st	31st of 650
Uninsured rate	8.4%	4.9%	6%	8.4%	62nd	175th of 662
Average commute	25.8 min	24 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	48th	335th of 485
Median earnings per worker	$47,716	$40,455	$43,162	$49,666	48th	166th of 615
Income inequality (Gini)	0.432	0.451	0.471	0.483	47th	246th of 656
Homeownership rate	59.7%	72.9%	74.9%	65.2%	32nd	610th of 661
Diversity index	25.3	21.1	19.3	61.4	18th	90th of 663
Population density	116/sq mi	140/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	178th of 663
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16%	22.9%	24.1%	35.7%	12th	304th of 662
Veterans	2.3%	7.4%	7.4%	6.2%	9th	527th of 663
Median home value	$129,200	$121,700	$162,600	$332,700	6th	268th of 550
Work from home	3.6%	6.6%	9.1%	15.1%	4th	365th of 650
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,828	$30,362	$34,203	$44,673	3rd	534th of 659
Population	1,186	58,563	1,778,373	334,922,499	2nd	271st of 663
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	22.7%	51%	48.9%	51.1%	2nd	349th of 499
Median household incomeWeakness	$31,330	$53,210	$59,608	$80,734	1st	494th of 540
Median gross rent	$510	$810	$872	$1,413	1st	281st of 297
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	2.7%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	549th of 652
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.6%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	477th of 663
Self-employed workers	3.6%	6.7%	6.8%	10%	1st	352nd of 650

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

25%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

16%

55–64

12%

65–74

18%

75+

Median age

51.5

Under 18

30.2%

65 and over

29.6%

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial15%

Diversity index

25.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 506
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 61.1%
Married couples: 55.7%
Living alone: 37.9%
Veterans (of adults): 2.3%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24737

$31,330

Mercer Co.

$53,210

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,828

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

29.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.432

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24737

$129,200

Mercer Co.

$121,700

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24737

$510

Mercer Co.

$810

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

88%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 651
Owner-occupied: 59.7%
Vacant: 22.3%
Median year built: 1956
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 22.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 4.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

96%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

29%

10–19

20–29

30–44

28%

45–59

24%

60+

Average commute

25.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

41%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

23%

Healthcare

15%

Management

15%

Education

15%

Construction and repair

11%

Office and admin

Computer and math

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Retail

20%

Professional and technical services

18%

Education

15%

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$47,716

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

40.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24737	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,964	$74,888
Service	$17,353	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,292	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,433	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

29%

High school

32%

Some college

22%

Associate's

0.7%

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 70.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 97%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.1%
No internet access: 3%
Without health insurance: 8.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Montcalm
State: West Virginia
County: Mercer County
Center point: 37.3530° N, 81.2658° W
Land area: 10 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Montcalm (unincorporated)26% of zip
Bluewell (unincorporated)8% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 24737

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24724	Freeman, WV	3.1 mi	68	—	$75,400
24715	Bramwell, WV	3.9 mi	275	$76,875	$229,200
24738	Nemours, WV	4.6 mi	0	—	—
24701	Bluefield, WV	4.7 mi	17,117	$50,455	$105,000
24751	Wolfe, WV · PO box	4.7 mi	—	—	—
24747	Rock, WV	4.9 mi	3,125	$48,203	$136,300
24861	Maybeury, WV	5 mi	90	—	—
24635	Pocahontas, VA	5.5 mi	779	$49,231	$52,300
24736	Matoaka, WV	6.5 mi	426	—	$41,500
24729	Hiawatha, WV	6.7 mi	38	under $2,500	under $10,000
24887	Switchback, WV	6.9 mi	0	—	—
24731	Kegley, WV	7 mi	175	—	—

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Questions about 24737

What city is zip code 24737?

24737 is assigned to Montcalm, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24737 in?

24737 is in Mercer County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 24737?

About 1,186 people live in 24737, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24737 in?

24737 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24737?

The median household income in 24737 is $31,330.

What zip codes are near 24737?

The closest zip codes to 24737 are 24724, 24715, 24738, 24701, 24751.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24737, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.