24924 ZIP Code — Buckeye, WV

Pocahontas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24924 is located in Buckeye, West Virginia, within Pocahontas County. It covers approximately 18.02 square miles and serves a population of 556 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24924

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,579. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 72% 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.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 24924 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

556

population

18.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24924 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24924

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24924. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buckeye	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24954 Marlinton (5.9 mi) 24946 Hillsboro (6.6 mi) 26291 Slatyfork (13.3 mi) 24966 Renick (14.1 mi) 24934 Dunmore (16.5 mi) 24484 Warm Springs (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	556
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	18.02 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	38.1857
Longitude	-80.1346
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	61.5%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	18.4%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

556

Population

People per sq mi

61.4

Median age

$36,579

Median household income

$20,781

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

41.5%

Poverty rate

56.2%

Unemployment

383

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	24	4.3%
18 and over	532	95.7%
65 and over	187	33.6%
Median age	61.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Two or more races 7.2%

Group	Count	%
White	516	92.8%
Two or more races	40	7.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	18.4%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.8%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 22.3%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	22.3%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
Median income	$36,579

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.1%

$50k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 13.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	36.4%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.6%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	22.5%
4 bedrooms	36.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	48.1%
2 vehicles	25.8%
3 or more	15.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.4%
Electricity	1.9%
Propane / LP gas	27.3%
Fuel oil	16.9%
Wood	48.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	196	75.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	38	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	26	10.0%
Households with children under 18	12	4.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	126	48.5%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.8%	0.0%
Married	51.9%	96.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.1%

Some HS, no diploma 21.4%

HS graduate 25.0%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 13.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	14.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	40	85.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 46.3%

Education & healthcare 43.3%

Professional & management 10.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	34.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 41.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 43.4%

Married-couple families 37.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	72.3%
Retirement income	42.3%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	39.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	14.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	82.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	532	95.7%
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)	556	100.0%
Born in same state	550	98.9%
Born in different state	382	68.7%
Foreign born	6	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	38	6.8%
Arab	37	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	36	6.5%
English	32	5.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	38.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24924

What city is ZIP code 24924 in?

ZIP code 24924 is primarily assigned to Buckeye, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24924 in?

ZIP code 24924 falls within Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24924 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 24924 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24924?

42% of residents in ZIP code 24924 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24924 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 24924 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 24924 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 24924 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24924 in?

ZIP code 24924 observes the EST timezone.