24938 ZIP Code — Frankford, WV

Greenbrier County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24938 is located in Frankford, West Virginia, within Greenbrier County. It covers approximately 29.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,653 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 24938

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($75,938) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24938 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,653

population

29.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24938 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24938

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24938. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Frankford	Acceptable
Frankford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24957 Maxwelton (3.7 mi) 24901 Lewisburg (5.7 mi) 24991 Williamsburg (7.9 mi) 24986 White Sulphur Springs (10.4 mi) 24925 Caldwell (10.9 mi) 24970 Ronceverte (11.4 mi) 24966 Renick (12 mi) 24916 Asbury (13.1 mi) 24931 Crawley (13.3 mi) 24974 Secondcreek (16.9 mi) 25984 Rupert (17.1 mi) 24977 Smoot (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,653
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	29.67 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	37.9065
Longitude	-80.3591
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681/304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.5%	61.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	25.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	10.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,653

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$75,938

Median household income

$36,644

Per capita income

$168,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

574

Housing units

8.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

111

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

136

35–44

104

111

45–54

55–59

60–64

146

65–74

112

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	444	26.9%
18 and over	1,209	73.1%
65 and over	286	17.3%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,611	97.5%
Two or more races	42	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.5%	61.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	25.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	10.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$75,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 29.9%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	22.5%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	28.3%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	7.9%
3 bedrooms	76.3%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	27.3%
3 or more	47.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	60.7%
Propane / LP gas	15.1%
Fuel oil	10.9%
Wood	11.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	289	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	30	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	106	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	117	21.6%
Households with children under 18	218	40.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	198	36.5%
Average household size	3.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.6%	23.8%
Married	40.5%	61.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	7.1%
Divorced	9.3%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 53.5%

Some college, no degree 33.1%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	21	5.5%
Elementary school	131	34.3%
High school	187	49.0%
College / grad school	43	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Retail trade 19.9%

Construction 17.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.3%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Public administration 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	9.0%
Natural resources & construction	31.6%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	37.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	19.8%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	23.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	46.4%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,548	93.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,653	100.0%
Born in same state	1,653	100.0%
Born in different state	1,351	81.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	748	45.3%
Italian	354	21.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	315	19.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	94.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24938

What city is ZIP code 24938 in?

ZIP code 24938 is primarily assigned to Frankford, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24938 in?

ZIP code 24938 falls within Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24938?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 24938 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 24938 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24938 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 24938 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24938?

The median home value in ZIP code 24938 is $168,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 24938 in?

ZIP code 24938 observes the EST timezone.