Zip code 24974: Secondcreek, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24974?

24974 is assigned to Secondcreek, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24974 in?

24974 is in Monroe County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24974?

About 223 people live in 24974, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24974?

The median household income in 24974 is $21,446.

Q: What zip codes are near 24974?

The closest zip codes to 24974 are 24976, 24983, 24970, 24941, 24925.

Residential delivery areaMonroe CountyEastern Time

Population

223

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$21K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$105K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

6.7 sq mi

33 people/sq mi

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

About 24974

24974 is a rural zip code in Secondcreek, West Virginia (Monroe County), covering 6.7 sq mi of land. About 223 people live here, or 33 per square mile. The median resident is 71 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $21,446 a year, about 27% of the national median of $80,734. 41.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $105,100, or 4.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%).

How 24974 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 223 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age71
99th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.78th of 661 in WV
Poverty rate41.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%63rd of 661 in WV
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%56th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older53.4%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%20th of 663 in WV
Government workers75.9%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%10th of 650 in WV
Veterans11.6%
94th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%117th of 663 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.519
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.47162nd of 656 in WV
Per capita income$27,631
13th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203348th of 659 in WV
Residents under 1814.8%
8th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%469th of 663 in WV
Population density33/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi400th of 663 in WV
Median home value$105,100
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600359th of 550 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher8.9%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%465th of 662 in WV
Broadband access74.5%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%514th of 661 in WV
Population223
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373587th of 663 in WV
Median household income$21,446
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608528th of 540 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%572nd of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%564th of 652 in WV
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3603rd of 663 in WV
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%604th of 662 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%506th of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%633rd of 661 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%494th of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%593rd of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%571st of 650 in WV

Measure	24974	Monroe	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Median age	71	46.2	42.7	38.9	99th	8th of 661
Poverty rateWeakness	41.3%	14%	16.7%	12.5%	99th	63rd of 661
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	86.9%	74.9%	65.2%	99th	56th of 661
Residents 65 and older	53.4%	25.1%	21%	17.2%	99th	20th of 663
Government workers	75.9%	19.9%	20.3%	14.5%	99th	10th of 650
Veterans	11.6%	7.7%	7.4%	6.2%	94th	117th of 663
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.519	0.398	0.471	0.483	93rd	62nd of 656
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,631	$27,995	$34,203	$44,673	13th	348th of 659
Residents under 18	14.8%	21.2%	20%	22%	8th	469th of 663
Population density	33/sq mi	26/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	400th of 663
Median home value	$105,100	$156,300	$162,600	$332,700	3rd	359th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.9%	15.4%	24.1%	35.7%	2nd	465th of 662
Broadband accessWeakness	74.5%	80.6%	86.1%	91%	2nd	514th of 661
Population	223	12,386	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	587th of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$21,446	$56,750	$59,608	$80,734	1st	528th of 540
Work from home	0%	5.4%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	572nd of 650
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.8%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	564th of 652
Diversity index	0	11.3	19.3	61.4	1st	603rd of 663
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	7.1%	6%	8.4%	1st	604th of 662
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.1%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	506th of 663
Housing vacancy	0%	26%	15.4%	10.1%	1st	633rd of 661
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	494th of 650
Healthcare workers	0%	15.1%	12.5%	9.7%	1st	593rd of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	7.6%	6.8%	10%	1st	571st 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

25–34

26%

35–44

45–54

55–64

43%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

Under 18

14.8%

65 and over

53.4%

Race and ethnicity

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

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

96.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 141
Average household size: 1.6
Family households: 28.4%
Married couples: 28.4%
Living alone: 71.6%
Veterans (of adults): 11.6%
Male / female: 62% / 38%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

65%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24974

$21,446

Monroe Co.

$56,750

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,631

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

41.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.519

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24974

$105,100

Monroe Co.

$156,300

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24974

—

Monroe Co.

$690

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

31%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 141
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 4.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

24%

Carpooled

76%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

24%

45–59

60+

76%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

15.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Legal and social services

76%

Production

24%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Public administration

76%

Manufacturing

24%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

—

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

75.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24974	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

37%

High school

34%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 62.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.9%
Households with broadband: 74.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 33.3%
No internet access: 25.5%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Secondcreek
State: West Virginia
County: Monroe County
Center point: 37.6418° N, 80.4484° W
Land area: 6.7 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 24974

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24976	Sinks Grove, WV	3.6 mi	1,095	$46,383	$206,400
24983	Union, WV	4.5 mi	1,474	$51,667	$219,900
24970	Ronceverte, WV	6.1 mi	3,647	$44,118	$120,800
24941	Gap Mills, WV	6.6 mi	1,243	$62,600	$124,200
24925	Caldwell, WV	7.2 mi	577	$67,550	$153,400
24902	Fairlea, WV · PO box	9.2 mi	—	—	—
24993	Wolfcreek, WV	10 mi	37	—	—
24984	Waiteville, WV	11 mi	265	$38,889	$138,300
24131	Paint Bank, VA	13 mi	10	—	—
24910	Alderson, WV	14 mi	4,664	$38,502	$153,900
24951	Lindside, WV	14 mi	1,416	$70,559	$205,200
24985	Wayside, WV	15 mi	161	$75,104	$181,300

Questions about 24974

What city is zip code 24974?

24974 is assigned to Secondcreek, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24974 in?

24974 is in Monroe County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 24974?

About 223 people live in 24974, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24974 in?

24974 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24974?

The median household income in 24974 is $21,446.

What zip codes are near 24974?

The closest zip codes to 24974 are 24976, 24983, 24970, 24941, 24925.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24974, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.