Zip code 24834: Fanrock, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24834?

24834 is assigned to Fanrock, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24834 in?

24834 is in Wyoming County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24834?

About 996 people live in 24834, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24834?

The median household income in 24834 is $59,397.

Q: What zip codes are near 24834?

The closest zip codes to 24834 are 24828, 24843, 24816, 24839, 24881.

Residential delivery areaWyoming CountyEastern Time

Population

996

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$80K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

28.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

18 sq mi

54 people/sq mi

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

About 24834

24834 is a small-town zip code in Fanrock, West Virginia (Wyoming County), covering 18 sq mi of land. About 996 people live here, or 54 per square mile. The median resident is 28.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,397 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $79,600, or 1.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and legal and social services.

How 24834 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers24%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%80th of 650 in WV
Residents under 1830.7%
96th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%75th of 663 in WV
Homeownership rate88%
93rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%236th of 661 in WV
Median earnings per worker$63,169
80th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,16243rd of 615 in WV
Broadband access92.1%
50th
U.S. 91% · WV 86.1%155th of 661 in WV
Government workers13.6%
49th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%440th of 650 in WV
Residents 65 and older14.4%
33rd
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%542nd of 663 in WV
Veterans4.1%
27th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%475th of 663 in WV
Median household income$59,397
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608226th of 540 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher14.5%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%334th of 662 in WV
Population density54/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi296th of 663 in WV
Poverty rate3.6%
5th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%589th of 661 in WV
Per capita income$22,086
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203510th of 659 in WV
Median age28.7
3rd
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7622nd of 661 in WV
Population996
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373299th of 663 in WV
Median home value$79,600
1st
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600459th of 550 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%637th of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%642nd of 652 in WV
Diversity index0.6
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3489th of 663 in WV
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%654th of 662 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%643rd of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%658th of 661 in WV
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%494th of 499 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%633rd of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%639th of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.252
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471600th of 656 in WV

Measure	24834	Wyoming	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Healthcare workers	24%	15.1%	12.5%	9.7%	99th	80th of 650
Residents under 18	30.7%	20%	20%	22%	96th	75th of 663
Homeownership rateStrength	88%	82.5%	74.9%	65.2%	93rd	236th of 661
Median earnings per workerStrength	$63,169	$36,337	$43,162	$49,666	80th	43rd of 615
Broadband access	92.1%	77%	86.1%	91%	50th	155th of 661
Government workers	13.6%	29.1%	20.3%	14.5%	49th	440th of 650
Residents 65 and older	14.4%	23.4%	21%	17.2%	33rd	542nd of 663
Veterans	4.1%	5.2%	7.4%	6.2%	27th	475th of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,397	$48,440	$59,608	$80,734	19th	226th of 540
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.5%	13.1%	24.1%	35.7%	9th	334th of 662
Population density	54/sq mi	41/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	296th of 663
Poverty rateStrength	3.6%	22.6%	16.7%	12.5%	5th	589th of 661
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,086	$24,030	$34,203	$44,673	4th	510th of 659
Median age	28.7	45.5	42.7	38.9	3rd	622nd of 661
Population	996	20,629	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	299th of 663
Median home value	$79,600	$82,900	$162,600	$332,700	1st	459th of 550
Work from home	0%	2.4%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	637th of 650
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.7%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	642nd of 652
Diversity index	0.6	6.3	19.3	61.4	1st	489th of 663
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	7%	6%	8.4%	1st	654th of 662
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.2%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	643rd of 663
Housing vacancy	0%	18.9%	15.4%	10.1%	1st	658th of 661
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	53.8%	48.9%	51.1%	1st	494th of 499
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	633rd of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	4.8%	6.8%	10%	1st	639th of 650
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.252	0.421	0.471	0.483	1st	600th of 656

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

13%

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

28%

25–34

14%

35–44

13%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

28.7

Under 18

30.7%

65 and over

14.4%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.3%

Diversity index

0.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 367
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 79.8%
Married couples: 67.8%
Living alone: 20.2%
Veterans (of adults): 4.1%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

57%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24834

$59,397

Wyoming Co.

$48,440

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,086

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.252

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24834

$79,600

Wyoming Co.

$82,900

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24834

—

Wyoming Co.

$650

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 367
Owner-occupied: 88%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

92%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

20–29

29%

30–44

46%

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

40.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

62%

Healthcare

24%

Legal and social services

14%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Agriculture and mining

46%

Health care and social assistance

24%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

16%

Public administration

14%

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$63,169

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24834	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

46%

Some college

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 92.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 81.7%
No internet access: 7.9%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Fanrock
State: West Virginia
County: Wyoming County
Center point: 37.5236° N, 81.6863° W
Land area: 18 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 24834

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24828	Davy, WV	2 mi	429	$17,424	—
24843	Hensley, WV	3 mi	0	—	—
24816	Big Sandy, WV	4.5 mi	113	—	—
24839	Hanover, WV	5.4 mi	495	$39,355	$98,100
24881	Roderfield, WV	5.7 mi	82	—	—
24844	Iaeger, WV	6.3 mi	1,049	$25,756	$66,500
24878	Premier, WV	6.3 mi	279	$33,113	—
24845	Ikes Fork, WV	6.3 mi	322	—	—
24869	North Spring, WV	7.8 mi	425	$42,188	$70,600
24898	Wyoming, WV	7.8 mi	311	—	—
24818	Brenton, WV	7.9 mi	1,481	$47,718	$81,700
24801	Welch, WV	8.2 mi	4,745	$29,330	$57,800

Questions about 24834

What city is zip code 24834?

24834 is assigned to Fanrock, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24834 in?

24834 is in Wyoming County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 24834?

About 996 people live in 24834, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24834 in?

24834 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24834?

The median household income in 24834 is $59,397.

What zip codes are near 24834?

The closest zip codes to 24834 are 24828, 24843, 24816, 24839, 24881.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24834, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.