24915 ZIP Code — Arbovale, WV

Pocahontas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24915 is located in Arbovale, West Virginia, within Pocahontas County. It covers approximately 42.86 square miles and serves a population of 578 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24915

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $57,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,513. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24915 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

578

population

42.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24915 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24915

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24915. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arbovale	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	578
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	42.86 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.4772
Longitude	-79.7680
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

578

Population

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$41,513

Median household income

$24,550

Per capita income

$57,200

Median home value

$740

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

27.5%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

373

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	64	11.1%
18 and over	514	88.9%
65 and over	149	25.8%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Two or more races 17.8%

Group	Count	%
White	475	82.2%
Two or more races	103	17.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.8%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 28.6%

$25k–$35k 16.3%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	28.6%
$25k–$35k	16.3%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	2.2%
$100k–$150k	3.1%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$41,513

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.7%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 23.0%

$200k–$300k 4.2%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$57,200
Median rent / month	$740
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	44.5%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	7.1%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	13.4%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.4%
Electricity	37.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%
Wood	38.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	32.6%
Cohabiting couple	21	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	70	30.8%
Female householder, no spouse	62	27.3%
Households with children under 18	51	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	47.6%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.7%	46.5%
Married	31.1%	33.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.5%	12.1%
Divorced	6.7%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 57.3%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	31.7%
High school	12	11.5%
College / grad school	59	56.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 34.1%

Transportation & utilities 20.7%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Professional & management 6.9%

Construction 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Other services 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.3%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	55.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.0

Poverty

All people 27.5%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 29.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.1%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	46.3%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	39.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	3.6%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.1%
Public insurance	67.3%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	559	96.7%
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)	578	100.0%
Born in same state	578	100.0%
Born in different state	379	65.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	136	23.5%
Arab	52	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	42	7.3%
English	16	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24915

What city is ZIP code 24915 in?

ZIP code 24915 is primarily assigned to Arbovale, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24915 in?

ZIP code 24915 falls within Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24915 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 24915 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24915?

28% of residents in ZIP code 24915 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24915 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 24915 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24915?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 24915 in?

ZIP code 24915 observes the EST timezone.