24724 ZIP Code — Freeman, WV
Mercer County, West Virginia
ZIP code 24724 is located in Freeman, West Virginia, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 0.89 square miles and serves a population of 92 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.
92
population
0.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24724 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24724
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24724. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Freeman | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 92 |
| Population density | 103 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 54 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.3292 |
| Longitude | -81.2915 |
| 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 | 16.1% | 60.1% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 83.9% | 29.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 8.8% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
Demographics & statistics
92
Population
103
People per sq mi
50.5
Median age
$20,536
Median household income
$21,427
Per capita income
$63,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
62.7%
Home ownership
44.6%
Poverty rate
40.5%
Unemployment
72
Housing units
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
10–14
1
4
15–19
1
14
25–34
6
8
35–44
3
8
45–54
3
1
55–59
0
7
60–64
3
6
65–74
3
8
75–84
3
6
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10 | 10.9% |
| 18 and over | 82 | 89.1% |
| 65 and over | 29 | 31.5% |
| Median age | 50.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.3%
Black or African American
21.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 78.3% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 21.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 16.1% | 60.1% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 83.9% | 29.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 8.8% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
Under $10k
27.5%
$10k–$15k
13.7%
$15k–$25k
25.5%
$50k–$75k
21.6%
$75k–$100k
7.8%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 27.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 13.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 25.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $20,536 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
40.6%
$50k–$100k
46.9%
$200k–$300k
12.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $63,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter occupied | 37.3% |
| Vacant | 44.0% |
| Single-family detached | 81.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 18.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.03 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 57.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 72.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.6% |
| 3 or more | 9.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 58.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 25.5% |
| Fuel oil | 15.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 15 | 29.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 20 | 39.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 16 | 31.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12 | 23.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 23 | 45.1% |
| Average household size | 1.80 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.1% | 0.0% |
| Married | 25.8% | 36.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 36.0% |
| Divorced | 32.3% | 28.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
23.2%
HS graduate
48.8%
Some college, no degree
7.3%
Associate's degree
3.7%
Bachelor's degree
6.1%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 73.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 1 | 10.0% |
| High school | 9 | 90.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Other services
72.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.6%
Education & healthcare
9.1%
Retail trade
4.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 81.8% |
| Service | 13.6% |
| Sales & office | 4.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 40.9% |
| Government | 9.1% |
| Self-employed | 50.0% |
| 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
44.6%
Under 18 years
40.0%
18 and over
45.1%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.3% |
| Retirement income | 15.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 25.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% |
| High blood pressure | 51.6% |
| High cholesterol | 44.7% |
| Diabetes | 19.9% |
| Heart disease | 12.3% |
| Stroke | 6.0% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| Arthritis | 43.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 16.9% |
| Cancer | 8.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 28.9% |
| Binge drinking | 10.3% |
| No physical activity | 37.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.8% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 31.6% |
| Poor mental health | 18.6% |
| Poor physical health | 19.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 84.6% |
| Visited dentist | 46.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 26.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2 | 2.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 52.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 60.4% |
| 65 and over | 55.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 28.3% |
| Public insurance | 78.3% |
| No insurance | 12.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 92 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 1 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 92 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 92 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 86 | 93.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8 | 8.7% |
| French | 7 | 7.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3 | 3.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 55.4% |
| Internet access | 80.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24724
What city is ZIP code 24724 in?
ZIP code 24724 is primarily assigned to Freeman, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24724 in?
ZIP code 24724 falls within Mercer County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24724?
45% of residents in ZIP code 24724 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 24724 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 24724 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 24724?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 24724?
The median household income in ZIP code 24724 is $20,536, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 24724 in?
ZIP code 24724 observes the EST timezone.