24870 ZIP Code — Oceana, WV

Wyoming County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24870 is located in Oceana, West Virginia, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 34.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24870

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $56,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,276. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 47%.

Overall, ZIP code 24870 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,398
population
34.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24870 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24870

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24870. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Oceana Acceptable
Oceana Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
24849 Jesse (4.5 mi) 25913 Ravencliff (4.6 mi) 24827 Cyclone (5.5 mi) 25845 Glen Fork (5.7 mi) 24880 Rock View (6.1 mi) 25848 Glen Rogers (6.4 mi) 25817 Bolt (8.7 mi) 24822 Clear Fork (9 mi) 25140 Naoma (9.1 mi) 25876 Saulsville (9.4 mi) 25007 Arnett (9.8 mi) 24898 Wyoming (9.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,398
Population density 40 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 109
Geography
Land area 34.77 sq mi
Water area 0.16 sq mi
Latitude 37.7293
Longitude -81.5648
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 304/681
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.2% 57.5% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 33.7% 28.9% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 6.0% 12.3% 15.8%
Over $200k 1.1% 1.3% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,398
Population
40
People per sq mi
55.6
Median age
$43,276
Median household income
$32,968
Per capita income
$56,800
Median home value
$634
Median monthly rent
77.4%
Home ownership
19.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
574
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
14
Under 5
12
11
5–9
8
3
15–19
2
75
20–24
60
77
25–34
61
120
35–44
95
78
45–54
62
45
55–59
35
70
60–64
56
188
65–74
149
67
75–84
54
31
85+
25
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18453.2%
18 and over1,35396.8%
65 and over51436.8%
Median age55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%
Two or more races 3%
GroupCount%
White1,35697%
Two or more races423%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.2% 57.5% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 33.7% 28.9% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 6.0% 12.3% 15.8%
Over $200k 1.1% 1.3% 3.1%
Under $10k 3.8%
$10k–$15k 14.1%
$15k–$25k 14.6%
$25k–$35k 5.7%
$35k–$50k 28.9%
$50k–$75k 17.3%
$75k–$100k 8.6%
$100k–$150k 4.8%
$200k+ 2.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.8%
$10k–$15k14.1%
$15k–$25k14.6%
$25k–$35k5.7%
$35k–$50k28.9%
$50k–$75k17.3%
$75k–$100k8.6%
$100k–$150k4.8%
$200k+2.1%
Median income$43,276

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.1%
$50k–$100k 42.5%
$100k–$150k 16.0%
$150k–$200k 5.5%
$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$56,800
Median rent / month$634
Owner occupied77.4%
Renter occupied22.6%
Vacant12.2%
Single-family detached62.4%
Large apartment buildings2.9%
Mobile homes23.2%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.47

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20096.8%
1990–19997.1%
1980–198913.8%
1970–197920.9%
1960–19697.5%
1950–195912.8%
1940–194917.7%
1939 or earlier13.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.4%
2 bedrooms27.2%
3 bedrooms55.2%
4 bedrooms10.3%
5+ bedrooms1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle23.4%
1 vehicle20.8%
2 vehicles44.2%
3 or more11.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas20.2%
Electricity74.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family24539.0%
Cohabiting couple81.3%
Male householder, no spouse15925.3%
Female householder, no spouse21734.5%
Households with children under 18284.5%
Households with seniors (65+)33152.6%
Average household size2.22

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married42.7%19.2%
Married35.5%37.9%
Separated0.0%1.8%
Widowed7.9%21.2%
Divorced13.8%19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%
Some HS, no diploma 10.1%
HS graduate 48.1%
Some college, no degree 6.6%
Associate's degree 6.8%
Bachelor's degree 13.9%
Graduate / professional 9.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.9%
Bachelor's or higher23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten1126.2%
Elementary school819.0%
High school00.0%
College / grad school2354.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 50.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%
Retail trade 11.5%
Transportation & utilities 8.8%
Agriculture & mining 6.6%
Information 3.9%
Finance & real estate 2.7%
Construction 1.7%
Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.5%
Service39.8%
Sales & office13.0%
Natural resources & construction17.2%
Production & transportation1.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.7%
Government22.1%
Self-employed1.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.3%
Carpool4.1%
Public transit3.8%
Walk2.8%
Work from home11.7%
Other means2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)31.3

Poverty

All people 19.9%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 20.5%
Married-couple families 7.3%
Female-led households 75.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security48.5%
Retirement income35.8%
Supplemental Security14.3%
Cash public assistance4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP19.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.7%
High blood pressure44.8%
High cholesterol38.7%
Diabetes15.5%
Heart disease9.8%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma12.6%
Arthritis40.1%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease14.8%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking29.9%
Binge drinking11.3%
No physical activity38.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep43.1%
Depression31.0%
Fair or poor health26.8%
Poor mental health20.5%
Poor physical health17.9%
No health insurance13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.1%
Visited dentist45.4%
Cholesterol screening88.3%
Teeth loss27.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1309.6%
Disability%
Any disability47.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years43.0%
65 and over58.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance31.7%
Public insurance68.5%
No insurance18.8%
Uninsured under 1926.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,37298.1%
Spanish604.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander604.4%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,398100.0%
Born in same state1,398100.0%
Born in different state1,22387.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French39228%
Italian31022.2%
Polish20314.5%
AncestryCount%
English70.5%
Arab30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.0%
Internet access70.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24870

What city is ZIP code 24870 in?

ZIP code 24870 is primarily assigned to Oceana, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24870 in?

ZIP code 24870 falls within Wyoming County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24870 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 24870 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24870 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 24870 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24870?

20% of residents in ZIP code 24870 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24870?

The median home value in ZIP code 24870 is $56,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 24870 in?

ZIP code 24870 observes the EST timezone.

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