Zip code 24747: Rock, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24747?

24747 is assigned to Rock, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24747 in?

24747 is mostly in Mercer County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 24747?

About 3,125 people live in 24747, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24747?

The median household income in 24747 is $48,203.

Q: What zip codes are near 24747?

The closest zip codes to 24747 are 24733, 24729, 24731, 24736, 24714.

Residential delivery areaMercer CountyEastern Time

Population

3,125

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$136K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$907/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

43 sq mi

73 people/sq mi

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

About 24747

24747 is a small-town zip code in Rock, West Virginia (Mercer County), covering 43 sq mi of land. About 3,125 people live here, or 73 per square mile. The median resident is 44.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,203 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $136,300, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $907 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; construction and repair; and healthcare. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 24747 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers33.4%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%109th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers15.3%
91st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%76th of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers13.3%
90th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%248th of 650 in WV
Median age44.6
84th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7351st of 661 in WV
Poverty rate20%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%272nd of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate11.9%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%83rd of 662 in WV
Housing vacancy10.7%
74th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%467th of 661 in WV
Average commute28 min
63rd
U.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min276th of 485 in WV
Homeownership rate73.1%
62nd
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%499th of 661 in WV
Veterans5.1%
40th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%427th of 663 in WV
Work from home9.7%
32nd
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%170th of 650 in WV
Rent-burdened renters44.3%
27th
U.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%251st of 499 in WV
Residents under 1819.1%
25th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%338th of 663 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.402
22nd
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471343rd of 656 in WV
Residents 65 and older11.8%
16th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%582nd of 663 in WV
Median gross rent$907
14th
U.S. $1,413 · WV $87289th of 297 in WV
Population density73/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi239th of 663 in WV
Per capita income$25,906
10th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203405th of 659 in WV
Median household income$48,203
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608367th of 540 in WV
Median home value$136,300
7th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600251st of 550 in WV
Population3,125
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373131st of 663 in WV
Broadband access80.9%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%429th of 661 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher10.1%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%446th of 662 in WV
Diversity index8.8
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3301st of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents0.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%178th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$30,772
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162505th of 615 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%550th of 652 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%467th of 650 in WV

Measure	24747	Mercer	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Government workers	33.4%	20.2%	20.3%	14.5%	99th	109th of 650
Self-employed workers	15.3%	6.7%	6.8%	10%	91st	76th of 650
Healthcare workers	13.3%	13.2%	12.5%	9.7%	90th	248th of 650
Median age	44.6	43.5	42.7	38.9	84th	351st of 661
Poverty rateWeakness	20%	16.5%	16.7%	12.5%	84th	272nd of 661
Uninsured rateWeakness	11.9%	4.9%	6%	8.4%	80th	83rd of 662
Housing vacancy	10.7%	17.5%	15.4%	10.1%	74th	467th of 661
Average commute	28 min	24 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	63rd	276th of 485
Homeownership rate	73.1%	72.9%	74.9%	65.2%	62nd	499th of 661
Veterans	5.1%	7.4%	7.4%	6.2%	40th	427th of 663
Work from home	9.7%	6.6%	9.1%	15.1%	32nd	170th of 650
Rent-burdened renters	44.3%	51%	48.9%	51.1%	27th	251st of 499
Residents under 18	19.1%	20.8%	20%	22%	25th	338th of 663
Income inequality (Gini)	0.402	0.451	0.471	0.483	22nd	343rd of 656
Residents 65 and older	11.8%	22.9%	21%	17.2%	16th	582nd of 663
Median gross rent	$907	$810	$872	$1,413	14th	89th of 297
Population density	73/sq mi	140/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	239th of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,906	$30,362	$34,203	$44,673	10th	405th of 659
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,203	$53,210	$59,608	$80,734	7th	367th of 540
Median home value	$136,300	$121,700	$162,600	$332,700	7th	251st of 550
Population	3,125	58,563	1,778,373	334,922,499	5th	131st of 663
Broadband accessWeakness	80.9%	86.5%	86.1%	91%	5th	429th of 661
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.1%	22.9%	24.1%	35.7%	3rd	446th of 662
Diversity index	8.8	21.1	19.3	61.4	3rd	301st of 663
Foreign-born residents	0.5%	0.6%	1.8%	14.1%	3rd	178th of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,772	$40,455	$43,162	$49,666	3rd	505th of 615
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	2.7%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	550th of 652
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	467th 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

15%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

19%

45–54

18%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

44.6

Under 18

19.1%

65 and over

11.8%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black0%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

8.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,224
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 65.8%
Married couples: 37.6%
Living alone: 30.8%
Veterans (of adults): 5.1%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

38%

$50–75k

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24747

$48,203

Mercer Co.

$53,210

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,906

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.402

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24747

$136,300

Mercer Co.

$121,700

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24747

$907

Mercer Co.

$810

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,371
Owner-occupied: 73.1%
Vacant: 10.7%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

27%

20–29

25%

30–44

30%

45–59

12%

60+

Average commute

28 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

19%

Construction and repair

15%

Healthcare

13%

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Transportation and moving

Sales

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Engineering and science

Office and admin

Business and finance

Legal and social services

0.6%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Education

28%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Construction

11%

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Manufacturing

Other services

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.6%

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$30,772

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

33.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24747	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$40,687	$74,888
Service	$15,930	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,583	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$33,447	$49,199
Production and transportation	$20,909	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

66%

Some college

11%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
Households with broadband: 80.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 54.5%
No internet access: 11.3%
Without health insurance: 11.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Rock
State: West Virginia
County: Mercer County
Center point: 37.4115° N, 81.2165° W
Land area: 43 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

24747 spans 2 counties

Mercer County97% of land
McDowell County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Lashmeet (unincorporated)2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 24747

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24733	Lashmeet, WV	2.8 mi	122	—	—
24729	Hiawatha, WV	3.6 mi	38	under $2,500	under $10,000
24731	Kegley, WV	3.7 mi	175	—	—
24736	Matoaka, WV	4.3 mi	426	—	$41,500
24714	Beeson, WV	4.5 mi	203	—	—
24737	Montcalm, WV	4.9 mi	1,186	$31,330	$129,200
24740	Princeton, WV	6.1 mi	16,498	$44,793	$132,300
24726	Herndon, WV	7 mi	275	—	—
24701	Bluefield, WV	7.3 mi	17,117	$50,455	$105,000
25922	Spanishburg, WV	7.5 mi	63	under $2,500	—
24724	Freeman, WV	7.6 mi	68	—	$75,400
25820	Camp Creek, WV	7.7 mi	583	$135,568	$320,500

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Questions about 24747

What city is zip code 24747?

24747 is assigned to Rock, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24747 in?

24747 is mostly in Mercer County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 24747?

About 3,125 people live in 24747, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24747 in?

24747 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24747?

The median household income in 24747 is $48,203.

What zip codes are near 24747?

The closest zip codes to 24747 are 24733, 24729, 24731, 24736, 24714.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24747, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.