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Wyoming County
Hanover, WV
24839
24839 ZIP Code — Hanover, WV
Wyoming County, West Virginia
ZIP code 24839 is located in
Hanover ,
West Virginia ,
within Wyoming County .
It covers approximately 16.86 square miles and serves a population of
562 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 24839
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $24,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $26,912. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 47%.
Overall, ZIP code 24839 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
562
Population density
33 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
109
Geography
Land area
16.86 sq mi
Water area
0.18 sq mi
Latitude
37.5547
Longitude
-81.8182
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.4%
57.5%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
37.4%
28.9%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
7.2%
12.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$26,912
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 123 21.9% 18 and over 439 78.1% 65 and over 101 18.0% Median age 44.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.4%
57.5%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
37.4%
28.9%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
7.2%
12.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 32.6% $10k–$15k 10.5% $25k–$35k 28.9% $35k–$50k 7.9% $50k–$75k 9.5% $100k–$150k 10.5% Median income $26,912
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $24,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 84.2% Renter occupied 15.8% Vacant 15.6% Single-family detached 50.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 49.3% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.79
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 5.8% 1990–1999 6.7% 1980–1989 46.7% 1970–1979 35.6% 1960–1969 5.3% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 20.0% 2 bedrooms 26.7% 3 bedrooms 47.6% 4 bedrooms 5.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 36.3% 1 vehicle 15.8% 2 vehicles 18.9% 3 or more 28.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 84.2% Wood 15.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 111 58.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 37 19.5% Female householder, no spouse 42 22.1% Households with children under 18 31 16.3% Households with seniors (65+) 34 17.9% Average household size 2.96
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 48.3% 4.8% Married 51.7% 60.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 0.0% 34.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
22.6%
Some college, no degree
4.6%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.4% Bachelor's or higher 7.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 14 9.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 46 31.5% High school 46 31.5% College / grad school 40 27.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
37.9%
Professional & management
27.9%
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.6% Service 37.1% Sales & office 6.4% Natural resources & construction 25.0% Production & transportation 12.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.0% Government 25.0% Self-employed 0.0% 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) 37.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
18.0%
Female-led households
43.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.9% Retirement income 0.0% Supplemental Security 24.2% Cash public assistance 10.5% Food stamps / SNAP 32.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.9% High blood pressure 42.4% High cholesterol 37.1% Diabetes 14.2% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 12.6% Arthritis 37.4% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 13.7% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 31.2% Binge drinking 12.2% No physical activity 37.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 43.7% Depression 31.4% Fair or poor health 25.7% Poor mental health 21.0% Poor physical health 17.2% No health insurance 14.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.9% Visited dentist 45.1% Cholesterol screening 87.4% Teeth loss 26.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 37 8.4%
Disability % Any disability 46.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 47.6% 65 and over 100.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 42.0% Public insurance 71.4% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 531 94.5% 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) 562 100.0% Born in same state 562 100.0% Born in different state 550 97.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 180 32%
Ancestry Count % Arab 64 11.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.8% Internet access 91.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24839
What city is ZIP code 24839 in?
ZIP code 24839 is primarily assigned to Hanover, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24839 in?
ZIP code 24839 falls within Wyoming County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24839?
29% of residents in ZIP code 24839 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 24839?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 24839 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 24839 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 24839?
The median household income in ZIP code 24839 is $26,912, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 24839 in?
ZIP code 24839 observes the EST timezone.
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