24927 ZIP Code — Cass, WV

Pocahontas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24927 is located in Cass, West Virginia, within Pocahontas County. It covers approximately 69.58 square miles and serves a population of 454 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24927

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $74,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $20,288. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 24927 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

454

population

69.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24927 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24927

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24927. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cass	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	454
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	69.58 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.4571
Longitude	-79.9004
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	89.2%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	10.8%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

454

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$20,288

Median household income

$11,714

Per capita income

$74,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

397

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	172	37.9%
18 and over	282	62.1%
65 and over	57	12.6%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	454	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	89.2%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	10.8%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 18.8%

$10k–$15k 28.7%

$15k–$25k 21.5%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 3.3%

$50k–$75k 3.9%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.8%
$10k–$15k	28.7%
$15k–$25k	21.5%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	3.3%
$50k–$75k	3.9%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
Median income	$20,288

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.9%

$50k–$100k 30.6%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	58.0%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	21.8%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	1.6%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	15.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	24.8%
1 bedroom	14.6%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	30.9%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	60.8%
2 vehicles	23.8%
3 or more	8.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	33.7%
Propane / LP gas	54.7%
Wood	11.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	28.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	5	2.8%
Female householder, no spouse	124	68.5%
Households with children under 18	13	7.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	28.7%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.3%	25.0%
Married	54.3%	25.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.4%	6.1%
Divorced	23.9%	43.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 70.6%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	97	94.2%
High school	6	5.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 29.0%

Other services 21.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.0%

Education & healthcare 11.6%

Retail trade 8.7%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Construction 7.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.6%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	50.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 34.0%

Married-couple families 15.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.7%
Retirement income	59.1%
Supplemental Security	18.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	43.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	45.5%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	39.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	20.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	40.0%
65 and over	45.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.4%
Public insurance	75.1%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	385	84.8%
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)	454	100.0%
Born in same state	448	98.7%
Born in different state	378	83.3%
Foreign born	6	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	203	44.7%
Italian	73	16.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	5.7%
English	8	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	68.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24927

What city is ZIP code 24927 in?

ZIP code 24927 is primarily assigned to Cass, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24927 in?

ZIP code 24927 falls within Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24927 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 24927 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24927?

21% of residents in ZIP code 24927 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24927?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 24927 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 24927 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24927 in?

ZIP code 24927 observes the EST timezone.