24714 ZIP Code — Beeson, WV

Mercer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24714 is located in Beeson, West Virginia, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 13.63 square miles and serves a population of 275 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24714

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $284,700.

Median household income is $69,083. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24714 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

275

population

13.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24714 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24714

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24714. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beeson	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	275
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	13.63 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.4596
Longitude	-81.1573
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	90.8%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	9.2%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

275

Population

People per sq mi

58.5

Median age

$69,083

Median household income

$17,253

Per capita income

$284,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

110

Housing units

52.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	275	100.0%
65 and over	71	25.8%
Median age	58.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	275	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	90.8%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	9.2%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 15.4%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 38.5%

$75k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.4%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	38.5%
$75k–$100k	32.3%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
Median income	$69,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 27.7%

$300k–$500k 20.0%

$500k–$1M 12.3%

$1M+ 9.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$284,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	40.9%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	4.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	25.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	33.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	36.4%
4 bedrooms	38.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.4%
1 vehicle	15.4%
2 vehicles	49.2%
3 or more	20.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	75.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.4%
Wood	9.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	45	69.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	20	30.8%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	36	55.4%
Average household size	4.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.9%	14.6%
Married	87.1%	78.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.6%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 14.0%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 50.2%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	52.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	4	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 63.8%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Finance & real estate 12.1%

Construction 10.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.2%
Service	34.5%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.4%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.6%
Carpool	41.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.9%
Retirement income	49.2%
Supplemental Security	15.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	14.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.9%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	29.4%
Fair or poor health	26.5%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.6%
Public insurance	78.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	275	100.0%
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)	275	100.0%
Born in same state	275	100.0%
Born in different state	260	94.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	44	16%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	4.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.6%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24714

What city is ZIP code 24714 in?

ZIP code 24714 is primarily assigned to Beeson, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24714 in?

ZIP code 24714 falls within Mercer County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24714 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 24714 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24714 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 24714 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24714?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 24714?

ZIP code 24714 has an estimated population of 275 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24714 in?

ZIP code 24714 observes the EST timezone.