24715 ZIP Code — Bramwell, WV

Mercer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24715 is located in Bramwell, West Virginia, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 8.03 square miles and serves a population of 263 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 24715

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 $175,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,708. 53% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 24715 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

263

population

8.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24715 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24715

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24715. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bramwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24808 Anawalt (4.6 mi) 24613 Falls Mills (4.8 mi) 24868 Northfork (5.5 mi) 24605 Bluefield (6 mi) 24747 Rock (6.6 mi) 24701 Bluefield (7.1 mi) 24736 Matoaka (8.5 mi) 24801 Welch (10 mi) 24366 Rocky Gap (10.6 mi) 24733 Lashmeet (10.8 mi) 24731 Kegley (11 mi) 24830 Elbert (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	263
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	8.03 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	37.3378
Longitude	-81.3320
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	59.6%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

263

Population

People per sq mi

54.0

Median age

$57,708

Median household income

$25,998

Per capita income

$175,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.9%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

158

Housing units

23.6%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	37	14.1%
18 and over	226	85.9%
65 and over	77	29.3%
Median age	54.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 4.4%

Black or African American 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	243	90%
Two or more races	12	4.4%
Black or African American	8	3%
Hispanic or Latino	7	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.6%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.9%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 22.4%

$50k–$75k 27.6%

$75k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	22.4%
$50k–$75k	27.6%
$75k–$100k	2.0%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$57,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.3%

$50k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 34.0%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.9%
Renter occupied	4.1%
Vacant	39.5%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	1.2%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	57.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	29.6%
4 bedrooms	32.1%
5+ bedrooms	13.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	16.3%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	63.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Fuel oil	17.3%
Wood	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	83.7%
Cohabiting couple	2	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	6	6.1%
Female householder, no spouse	8	8.2%
Households with children under 18	16	16.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	56.1%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.6%	7.5%
Married	85.7%	75.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.2%
Divorced	6.7%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	37.5%
Elementary school	5	62.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 37.3%

Retail trade 28.0%

Construction 7.6%

Professional & management 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Education & healthcare 4.2%

Other services 4.2%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Public administration 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	55.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	33.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.8%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.1%
Retirement income	29.6%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	7.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	46.5%
High cholesterol	42.8%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	40.0%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	15.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	29.1%
Poor mental health	19.5%
Poor physical health	18.8%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.1%
Visited dentist	48.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	26.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.8%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	21.5%
65 and over	50.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	62.0%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	234	89.0%
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)	263	100.0%
Born in same state	263	100.0%
Born in different state	203	77.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	45	17.1%
Italian	42	16%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	5	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24715

What city is ZIP code 24715 in?

ZIP code 24715 is primarily assigned to Bramwell, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24715 in?

ZIP code 24715 falls within Mercer County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24715 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 24715 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24715 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 24715 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24715 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 24715 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24715?

15% of residents in ZIP code 24715 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24715 in?

ZIP code 24715 observes the EST timezone.