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Summers County
Forest Hill, WV
24935
24935 ZIP Code — Forest Hill, WV
Summers County, West Virginia
ZIP code 24935 is located in
Forest Hill ,
West Virginia ,
within Summers County .
It covers approximately 21.56 square miles and serves a population of
452 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 24935
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 $66,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $39,208. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.
College attainment at 7% 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. 34% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 27% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and Spanish spoken in 25% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 24935 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
452
Population density
21 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
089
Geography
Land area
21.56 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
37.5457
Longitude
-80.8382
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.8%
63.8%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
27.2%
24.4%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
10.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$39,208
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 180 39.8% 18 and over 272 60.2% 65 and over 142 31.4% Median age 37.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.8%
63.8%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
27.2%
24.4%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
10.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
3.1%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 4.8% $25k–$35k 30.2% $35k–$50k 26.5% $50k–$75k 38.6% Median income $39,208
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $66,100 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 89.9% Renter occupied 10.1% Vacant 47.8% Single-family detached 60.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 39.5% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.18
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 14.1% 1990–1999 32.9% 1980–1989 6.6% 1970–1979 16.0% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 4.4% 1940–1949 16.3% 1939 or earlier 9.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 55.2% 3 bedrooms 22.7% 4 bedrooms 22.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 15.9% 1 vehicle 4.8% 2 vehicles 32.8% 3 or more 46.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 29.1% Propane / LP gas 38.6% Fuel oil 6.3% Wood 25.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 76 40.2% Cohabiting couple 19 10.1% Male householder, no spouse 86 45.5% Female householder, no spouse 8 4.2% Households with children under 18 49 25.9% Households with seniors (65+) 120 63.5% Average household size 2.39
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 14.9% 38.0% Married 42.0% 62.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 43.1% 0.0%
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.2%
Some HS, no diploma
27.2%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Graduate / professional
2.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 56.6% Bachelor's or higher 6.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 40 70.2% High school 17 29.8% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
35.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.1%
Education & healthcare
9.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 44.7% Service 14.1% Sales & office 18.8% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 22.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 41.2% Government 23.5% Self-employed 35.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 64.7% Carpool 35.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
39.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 58.7% Retirement income 65.1% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.8% High blood pressure 48.1% High cholesterol 41.7% Diabetes 16.3% Heart disease 11.3% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 42.9% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 14.2% Cancer 8.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.5% Binge drinking 10.5% No physical activity 33.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.3% Depression 26.8% Fair or poor health 24.8% Poor mental health 17.5% Poor physical health 17.1% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.6% Visited dentist 52.2% Cholesterol screening 91.6% Teeth loss 22.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 72 26.5%
Disability % Any disability 17.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 23.8% 65 and over 35.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.7% Public insurance 42.9% No insurance 34.1% Uninsured under 19 61.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 343 75.9% Spanish 86 25.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 86 25.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 452 100.0% Born in same state 452 100.0% Born in different state 237 52.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 103 22.8% French 88 19.5%
Ancestry Count % Italian 31 6.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.8% Internet access 26.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24935
What city is ZIP code 24935 in?
ZIP code 24935 is primarily assigned to Forest Hill, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24935 in?
ZIP code 24935 falls within Summers County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24935?
39% of residents in ZIP code 24935 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 24935 have a large retiree population?
59% of households in ZIP code 24935 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 24935 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 24935 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 24935 have a large veteran population?
27% of civilians in ZIP code 24935 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 24935 in?
ZIP code 24935 observes the EST timezone.
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