24920 ZIP Code — Bartow, WV

Pocahontas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24920 is located in Bartow, West Virginia, within Pocahontas County. It covers approximately 91.29 square miles and serves a population of 377 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24920

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,523. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 24920 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

377

population

91.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24920 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24920

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24920. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bartow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26264 Durbin (5.1 mi) 24413 Blue Grass (7.9 mi) 26804 Circleville (10.5 mi) 24944 Green Bank (12.4 mi) 26273 Huttonsville (13.6 mi) 24465 Monterey (14.4 mi) 26294 Valley Head (15.7 mi) 26814 Riverton (15.9 mi) 26253 Beverly (16.2 mi) 24433 Doe Hill (18.1 mi) 26280 Mill Creek (18.2 mi) 26293 Valley Bend (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	377
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	91.29 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.5782
Longitude	-79.7265
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	71.9%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

377

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$48,523

Median household income

$18,102

Per capita income

$91,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

172

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	27.9%
18 and over	272	72.1%
65 and over	109	28.9%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.7%

Asian 7.4%

Two or more races 5.8%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	323	85.7%
Asian	28	7.4%
Two or more races	22	5.8%
Black or African American	4	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.9%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.8%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 20.0%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 6.7%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	20.0%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	6.7%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
Median income	$48,523

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 48.8%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	45.0%
Single-family detached	81.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	37.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	19.9%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	17.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.5%
Electricity	28.6%
Propane / LP gas	20.0%
Fuel oil	13.3%
Wood	18.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	5	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	28	26.7%
Female householder, no spouse	20	19.0%
Households with children under 18	43	41.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	47.6%
Average household size	3.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.5%	15.9%
Married	34.5%	56.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.0%	6.2%
Divorced	4.9%	21.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	43.8%
High school	68	56.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 28.8%

Public administration 19.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.1%

Education & healthcare 11.0%

Professional & management 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Construction 5.1%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.8%
Service	24.6%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	24.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.5%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 18.1%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	37.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	15.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.8%
65 and over	72.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	367	97.3%
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)	349	92.6%
Born in same state	349	92.6%
Born in different state	331	87.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	28	7.4%
Not a US citizen	28	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	47	12.5%
Italian	38	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.9%
Internet access	74.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24920

What city is ZIP code 24920 in?

ZIP code 24920 is primarily assigned to Bartow, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24920 in?

ZIP code 24920 falls within Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24920 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 24920 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 24920 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 24920 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24920 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 24920 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24920 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 24920 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24920 in?

ZIP code 24920 observes the EST timezone.