24944 ZIP Code — Green Bank, WV

Pocahontas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24944 is located in Green Bank, West Virginia, within Pocahontas County. It covers approximately 36.61 square miles and serves a population of 366 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24944

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,875. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24944 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

366

population

36.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24944 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24944

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Green Bank	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24465 Monterey (7 mi) 24934 Dunmore (8.3 mi) 24920 Bartow (12.4 mi) 24413 Blue Grass (12.9 mi) 24458 Mc Dowell (14.6 mi) 26294 Valley Head (15 mi) 24433 Doe Hill (15.3 mi) 26291 Slatyfork (16.5 mi) 26264 Durbin (16.7 mi) 24487 Williamsville (17.5 mi) 24484 Warm Springs (17.7 mi) 24954 Marlinton (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	366
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	36.61 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.4017
Longitude	-79.7692
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	58.8%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

366

Population

People per sq mi

53.7

Median age

$61,875

Median household income

$32,342

Per capita income

$124,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

307

Housing units

11.2%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	98	26.8%
18 and over	268	73.2%
65 and over	61	16.7%
Median age	53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.5%

Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Other race 5.3%

Two or more races 3%

Group	Count	%
White	333	83.5%
Hispanic or Latino	33	8.3%
Other race	21	5.3%
Two or more races	12	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.8%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 38.7%

$75k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 11.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	38.7%
$75k–$100k	2.7%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	11.3%
Median income	$61,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 32.2%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	52.2%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	25.8%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	20.1%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	20.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	36.3%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	54.0%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.3%
Electricity	13.3%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Fuel oil	6.7%
Wood	43.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	112	74.7%
Cohabiting couple	12	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	6	4.0%
Female householder, no spouse	20	13.3%
Households with children under 18	44	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	39.3%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	8.0%
Married	84.7%	73.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	6.1%
Divorced	10.2%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 51.9%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	15.0%
Elementary school	55	68.8%
High school	13	16.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 23.2%

Transportation & utilities 20.2%

Public administration 17.3%

Construction 13.1%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Education & healthcare 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	37.5%
Natural resources & construction	3.6%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	33.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.3

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 35.7%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 19.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.0%
Retirement income	14.7%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	47.8%
High cholesterol	43.7%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	41.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.6%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	21.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.3%
Public insurance	25.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	348	95.1%
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)	366	100.0%
Born in same state	366	100.0%
Born in different state	249	68.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	64	17.5%
French	63	17.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	29	7.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	78.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24944

What city is ZIP code 24944 in?

ZIP code 24944 is primarily assigned to Green Bank, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24944 in?

ZIP code 24944 falls within Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24944 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 24944 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24944?

11% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 24944?

21% of residents in ZIP code 24944 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24944?

The median home value in ZIP code 24944 is $124,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 24944 in?

ZIP code 24944 observes the EST timezone.