24712 ZIP Code — Athens, WV

Mercer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24712 is located in Athens, West Virginia, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 11.85 square miles and serves a population of 2,721 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 24712

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $175,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,181. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 24712 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,721

population

11.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24712 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24712

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24712. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Athens	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25971 Lerona (4.9 mi) 25979 Pipestem (4.9 mi) 24740 Princeton (5.9 mi) 24093 Glen Lyn (6.2 mi) 24147 Rich Creek (6.2 mi) 24739 Princeton (7.8 mi) 25922 Spanishburg (8.7 mi) 24935 Forest Hill (9 mi) 24124 Narrows (9.6 mi) 24963 Peterstown (10 mi) 24918 Ballard (10.9 mi) 24731 Kegley (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,721
Population density	230 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	11.85 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.4430
Longitude	-80.9403
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,721

Population

230

People per sq mi

22.5

Median age

$59,181

Median household income

$17,626

Per capita income

$175,300

Median home value

$880

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

759

Housing units

25.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

134

10–14

139

200

15–19

208

235

20–24

245

131

25–34

136

148

35–44

155

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	630	23.2%
18 and over	2,091	76.8%
65 and over	383	14.1%
Median age	22.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Black or African American 3.6%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,544	92.7%
Black or African American	98	3.6%
Two or more races	27	1%
Hispanic or Latino	24	0.9%
Other race	20	0.7%
Asian	18	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 29.0%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	29.0%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$59,181

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 30.9%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,300
Median rent / month	$880
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	62.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	18.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.3%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	11.4%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	41.3%
2 vehicles	23.9%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.8%
Electricity	75.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Fuel oil	4.3%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	268	42.2%
Cohabiting couple	44	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	205	32.3%
Female householder, no spouse	118	18.6%
Households with children under 18	206	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	274	43.1%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.1%	55.9%
Married	34.1%	27.1%
Separated	2.5%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	9.1%
Divorced	10.8%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	410	28.5%
High school	150	10.4%
College / grad school	881	61.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.6%

Public administration 14.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.2%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Retail trade 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Other services 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Professional & management 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	31.2%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	2.6%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.7%
Government	36.0%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.3%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	17.6%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.1%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	18.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	28.7%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	20.3%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	83.0%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	10.8%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.2%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,650	97.4%
Spanish	35	1.3%
Other Indo-European	20	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,641	97.1%
Born in same state	2,631	96.7%
Born in different state	1,928	70.9%
Foreign born	10	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	80	2.9%
Not a US citizen	8	10.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	743	27.3%
Italian	242	8.9%
Arab	109	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	31	1.1%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.3%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24712

What city is ZIP code 24712 in?

ZIP code 24712 is primarily assigned to Athens, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24712 in?

ZIP code 24712 falls within Mercer County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24712 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 24712 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24712 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 24712 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24712?

The median home value in ZIP code 24712 is $175,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 24712?

ZIP code 24712 has an estimated population of 2,721 residents, with a density of 230 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24712 in?

ZIP code 24712 observes the EST timezone.