24818 ZIP Code — Brenton, WV

Wyoming County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24818 is located in Brenton, West Virginia, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 25.79 square miles and serves a population of 926 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24818

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 $61,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $31,731. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 47% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 73% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 97 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 24818 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

926

population

25.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24818 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24818

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24818. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brenton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24898 Wyoming (3.9 mi) 24822 Clear Fork (4.3 mi) 24882 Simon (5.2 mi) 24823 Coal Mountain (6.9 mi) 24874 Pineville (7.7 mi) 24839 Hanover (8.2 mi) 24849 Jesse (8.2 mi) 24880 Rock View (8.7 mi) 24828 Davy (8.9 mi) 25845 Glen Fork (9 mi) 24827 Cyclone (10 mi) 25617 Davin (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	926
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	25.79 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	37.5898
Longitude	-81.6750
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	59.3%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.5%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

926

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$31,731

Median household income

$17,840

Per capita income

$61,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

72.3%

Home ownership

23.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

407

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

132

45–54

60–64

141

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	117	12.6%
18 and over	809	87.4%
65 and over	353	38.1%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	926	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.5%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 21.0%

$25k–$35k 19.2%

$35k–$50k 35.2%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	21.0%
$25k–$35k	19.2%
$35k–$50k	35.2%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	0.3%
Median income	$31,731

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.8%

$50k–$100k 42.7%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 3.6%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$61,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	72.3%
Renter occupied	27.7%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	43.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	56.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	26.8%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	23.7%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	70.6%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.4%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	9.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.0%
Electricity	50.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Wood	25.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	161	41.7%
Cohabiting couple	33	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	74	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	118	30.6%
Households with children under 18	146	37.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	228	59.1%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.7%	5.2%
Married	38.0%	48.6%
Separated	0.0%	4.0%
Widowed	0.0%	32.1%
Divorced	15.4%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.4%

Some HS, no diploma 18.5%

HS graduate 54.9%

Some college, no degree 9.8%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.1%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	22.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	52	77.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 42.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.3%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Professional & management 6.6%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.4%
Service	33.3%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.3%
Production & transportation	42.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.8%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	97.1

Poverty

All people 23.3%

Under 18 years 44.4%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 23.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	73.3%
Retirement income	51.6%
Supplemental Security	23.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	46.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	39.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.0%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	36.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.0%
Depression	30.5%
Fair or poor health	25.0%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	47.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	36.4%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.5%
Public insurance	74.4%
No insurance	21.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	861	93.0%
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)	926	100.0%
Born in same state	926	100.0%
Born in different state	642	69.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	111	12%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	59.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24818

What city is ZIP code 24818 in?

ZIP code 24818 is primarily assigned to Brenton, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24818 in?

ZIP code 24818 falls within Wyoming County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24818 have a large retiree population?

73% of households in ZIP code 24818 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24818 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 24818 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24818?

23% of residents in ZIP code 24818 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24818?

The median home value in ZIP code 24818 is $61,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 24818 in?

ZIP code 24818 observes the EST timezone.