Zip code 24935: Forest Hill, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24935?

24935 is assigned to Forest Hill, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24935 in?

24935 is in Summers County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24935?

About 797 people live in 24935, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24935?

The median household income in 24935 is $37,135.

Q: What zip codes are near 24935?

The closest zip codes to 24935 are 24918, 24985, 24981, 24945, 25979.

Residential delivery areaSummers CountyEastern Time

Population

797

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

15.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

22 sq mi

37 people/sq mi

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

About 24935

24935 is a rural zip code in Forest Hill, West Virginia (Summers County), covering 22 sq mi of land. About 797 people live here, or 37 per square mile. The median resident is 15.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $37,135 a year, about 46% of the national median of $80,734. 54.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare, management and sales. 29% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 24935 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate54.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%36th of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate41.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%2nd of 662 in WV
Veterans21.1%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%23rd of 663 in WV
Residents under 1851.3%
99th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%3rd of 663 in WV
Healthcare workers37.1%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%29th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers28.5%
99th
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%22nd of 650 in WV
Homeownership rate91.6%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%179th of 661 in WV
Housing vacancy28.8%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%135th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older17.7%
58th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%464th of 663 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher25%
34th
U.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%131st of 662 in WV
Diversity index13.3
6th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3209th of 663 in WV
Population density37/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi380th of 663 in WV
Median household income$37,135
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608468th of 540 in WV
Population797
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373343rd of 663 in WV
Per capita income$11,729
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203639th of 659 in WV
Median age15.8
1st
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7661st of 661 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%617th of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%618th of 652 in WV
Broadband access50.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%635th of 661 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%601st of 663 in WV
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%485th of 499 in WV
Median earnings per worker$21,907
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162578th of 615 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%586th of 650 in WV
Government workers3.3%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%553rd of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.184
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471627th of 656 in WV

Measure	24935	Summers	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Poverty rateWeakness	54.7%	23.8%	16.7%	12.5%	99th	36th of 661
Uninsured rateWeakness	41.4%	6.6%	6%	8.4%	99th	2nd of 662
Veterans	21.1%	9.3%	7.4%	6.2%	99th	23rd of 663
Residents under 18	51.3%	15.7%	20%	22%	99th	3rd of 663
Healthcare workers	37.1%	15.4%	12.5%	9.7%	99th	29th of 650
Self-employed workers	28.5%	8.3%	6.8%	10%	99th	22nd of 650
Homeownership rateStrength	91.6%	81.2%	74.9%	65.2%	97th	179th of 661
Housing vacancy	28.8%	28.5%	15.4%	10.1%	97th	135th of 661
Residents 65 and older	17.7%	27.1%	21%	17.2%	58th	464th of 663
Bachelor's degree or higher	25%	18.8%	24.1%	35.7%	34th	131st of 662
Diversity index	13.3	18.3	19.3	61.4	6th	209th of 663
Population density	37/sq mi	33/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	380th of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$37,135	$40,699	$59,608	$80,734	2nd	468th of 540
Population	797	11,729	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	343rd of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$11,729	$25,658	$34,203	$44,673	1st	639th of 659
Median age	15.8	50.6	42.7	38.9	1st	661st of 661
Work from home	0%	4.2%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	617th of 650
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	2.2%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	618th of 652
Broadband accessWeakness	50.2%	72.3%	86.1%	91%	1st	635th of 661
Foreign-born residents	0%	1%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	601st of 663
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	58.8%	48.9%	51.1%	1st	485th of 499
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$21,907	$38,630	$43,162	$49,666	1st	578th of 615
Tech workers	0%	4.6%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	586th of 650
Government workers	3.3%	30.8%	20.3%	14.5%	1st	553rd of 650
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.184	0.439	0.471	0.483	1st	627th 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

28%

Under 5

24%

5–17

18–24

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

10%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

15.8

Under 18

51.3%

65 and over

17.7%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black7%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

13.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

36.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

82%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

18%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 237
Average household size: 3.4
Family households: 36.7%
Married couples: 28.3%
Living alone: 39.7%
Veterans (of adults): 21.1%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

59%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24935

$37,135

Summers Co.

$40,699

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$11,729

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

54.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.184

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24935

—

Summers Co.

$140,100

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24935

—

Summers Co.

$915

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

46%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

54%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 333
Owner-occupied: 91.6%
Vacant: 28.8%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

72%

Carpooled

28%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

37%

20–29

46%

30–44

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

38.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

37%

Management

28%

Sales

18%

Production

13%

Education

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Health care and social assistance

37%

Agriculture and mining

28%

Retail

18%

Manufacturing

13%

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$21,907

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

28.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

3.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24935	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

35%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
Households with broadband: 50.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 19.4%
No internet access: 49.8%
Without health insurance: 41.4%
Limited-English households: 18.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Forest Hill
State: West Virginia
County: Summers County
Center point: 37.5661° N, 80.8056° W
Land area: 22 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 24935

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24918	Ballard, WV	4.5 mi	1,420	$63,594	$140,800
24985	Wayside, WV	5.7 mi	161	$75,104	$181,300
24981	Talcott, WV	6 mi	463	—	—
24945	Greenville, WV	6.6 mi	303	$51,848	—
25979	Pipestem, WV	7 mi	541	$50,132	$169,400
25951	Hinton, WV	7.2 mi	4,904	$35,918	$123,400
24962	Pence Springs, WV	8.2 mi	7	—	—
25978	Nimitz, WV	8.7 mi	534	$73,913	$168,000
24963	Peterstown, WV	9.3 mi	3,560	$55,179	$145,700
24951	Lindside, WV	11 mi	1,416	$70,559	$205,200
25971	Lerona, WV	11 mi	1,438	$74,439	$150,000
24147	Rich Creek, VA	11 mi	1,352	$61,667	$102,900

Questions about 24935

What city is zip code 24935?

24935 is assigned to Forest Hill, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24935 in?

24935 is in Summers County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 24935?

About 797 people live in 24935, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24935 in?

24935 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24935?

The median household income in 24935 is $37,135.

What zip codes are near 24935?

The closest zip codes to 24935 are 24918, 24985, 24981, 24945, 25979.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24935, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.