24918 ZIP Code — Ballard, WV

Monroe County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24918 is located in Ballard, West Virginia, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 37.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,421 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 24918

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 $134,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $55,625. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 24918 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,421

population

37.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24918 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24918

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24918. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ballard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24935 Forest Hill (4.7 mi) 24963 Peterstown (5.2 mi) 24945 Greenville (5.9 mi) 24985 Wayside (7.2 mi) 24147 Rich Creek (8.9 mi) 25979 Pipestem (9 mi) 24981 Talcott (9 mi) 25951 Hinton (9 mi) 24951 Lindside (9.2 mi) 24993 Wolfcreek (10.7 mi) 24712 Athens (10.9 mi) 24093 Glen Lyn (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,421
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	37.27 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	37.5139
Longitude	-80.7632
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	48.1%	56.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	33.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	9.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	0.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,421

Population

People per sq mi

31.2

Median age

$55,625

Median household income

$26,773

Per capita income

$134,500

Median home value

$614

Median monthly rent

66.7%

Home ownership

31.7%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

638

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	455	32.0%
18 and over	966	68.0%
65 and over	276	19.4%
Median age	31.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Black or African American 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,401	98.6%
Black or African American	20	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	56.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	33.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	9.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	0.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 20.1%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	20.1%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$55,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.8%

$50k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 26.8%

$200k–$300k 2.2%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$500k–$1M 8.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,500
Median rent / month	$614
Owner occupied	66.7%
Renter occupied	33.3%
Vacant	32.7%
Single-family detached	70.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	25.2%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	17.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	71.5%
4 bedrooms	5.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	76.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%
Wood	9.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	296	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	65	11.8%
Male householder, no spouse	101	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	91	16.5%
Households with children under 18	153	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	210	38.0%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.7%	25.7%
Married	56.2%	50.4%
Separated	4.9%	8.3%
Widowed	4.0%	12.1%
Divorced	14.2%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 59.7%

Some college, no degree 3.2%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	12.7%
Kindergarten	64	24.7%
Elementary school	117	45.2%
High school	45	17.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Construction 19.2%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Professional & management 8.4%

Retail trade 6.7%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	28.7%
Sales & office	5.2%
Natural resources & construction	30.8%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 31.7%

Under 18 years 70.8%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 72.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.1%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	9.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	39.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	112	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.8%
Public insurance	64.3%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,214	85.4%
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)	1,421	100.0%
Born in same state	1,421	100.0%
Born in different state	1,152	81.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	468	32.9%
French	72	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	33	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	76.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24918

What city is ZIP code 24918 in?

ZIP code 24918 is primarily assigned to Ballard, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24918 in?

ZIP code 24918 falls within Monroe County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24918?

32% of residents in ZIP code 24918 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 24918 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 24918 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 24918 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 24918 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24918 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 24918 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24918 in?

ZIP code 24918 observes the EST timezone.