24941 ZIP Code — Gap Mills, WV

Monroe County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24941 is located in Gap Mills, West Virginia, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 78.60 square miles and serves a population of 1,170 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24941

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,788. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24941 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,170

population

78.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24941 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24941

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24941. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gap Mills	Acceptable
Gap Mills	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24983 Union (5.3 mi) 24131 Paint Bank (6.4 mi) 24974 Secondcreek (7.1 mi) 24127 New Castle (9.2 mi) 24976 Sinks Grove (11.3 mi) 24925 Caldwell (12.4 mi) 24951 Lindside (14.4 mi) 24993 Wolfcreek (15.3 mi) 24070 Catawba (15.7 mi) 24970 Ronceverte (15.7 mi) 24945 Greenville (16.7 mi) 24150 Ripplemead (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,170
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	78.60 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	37.5688
Longitude	-80.3553
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	63.9%	56.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	9.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,170

Population

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$54,788

Median household income

$22,448

Per capita income

$117,200

Median home value

$648

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

709

Housing units

5.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

115

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	392	33.5%
18 and over	778	66.5%
65 and over	206	17.6%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.4%

Two or more races 13.6%

Black or African American 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	965	82.4%
Two or more races	159	13.6%
Black or African American	45	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	56.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	33.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	9.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 38.3%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	38.3%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$54,788

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.5%

$50k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 39.6%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,200
Median rent / month	$648
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	52.0%
Single-family detached	56.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	29.1%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	17.7%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	43.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.5%
Fuel oil	16.4%
Wood	20.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	248	65.4%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	71	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	53	14.0%
Households with children under 18	71	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	34.8%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	2.3%
Married	61.0%	80.1%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	7.3%
Divorced	5.3%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 21.5%

HS graduate 54.6%

Some college, no degree 8.2%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 2.8%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.8%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	16.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	201	58.6%
High school	67	19.5%
College / grad school	20	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.4%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Other services 13.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Public administration 6.4%

Professional & management 5.6%

Construction 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.8%
Service	37.8%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	15.1%
Unpaid family workers	4.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	19.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 0.3%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.2%
Retirement income	45.4%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.2%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	40.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	14.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	25.8%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	49.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	25.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	17.6%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	48.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.3%
Public insurance	73.6%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,101	94.1%
Spanish	6	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,169	99.9%
Born in same state	1,167	99.7%
Born in different state	568	48.5%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	178	15.2%
French	36	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	26	2.2%
English	24	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.4%
Internet access	82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24941

What city is ZIP code 24941 in?

ZIP code 24941 is primarily assigned to Gap Mills, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24941 in?

ZIP code 24941 falls within Monroe County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24941 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 24941 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 24941 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 24941 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24941?

5% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 24941?

The median home value in ZIP code 24941 is $117,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 24941 in?

ZIP code 24941 observes the EST timezone.