24726 ZIP Code — Herndon, WV

Wyoming County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24726 is located in Herndon, West Virginia, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 49.63 square miles and serves a population of 546 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 24726

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 $36,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $27,159. Poverty affects 48% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 43% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 83% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 63%.

Overall, ZIP code 24726 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

546

population

49.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24726 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24726

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City	Status
Herndon	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	546
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	49.63 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	37.5075
Longitude	-81.3455
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.2%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	7.3%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	7.9%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

546

Population

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$27,159

Median household income

$15,382

Per capita income

$36,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

48.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

126

Housing units

12.4%

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

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	77	14.1%
18 and over	469	85.9%
65 and over	113	20.7%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	546	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.2%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	7.3%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	7.9%	1.3%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 32.3%

$25k–$35k 20.5%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	32.3%
$25k–$35k	20.5%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
Median income	$27,159

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 78.6%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$36,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	30.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	20.5%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	49.1%
3 bedrooms	44.7%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.7%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.5%
Electricity	45.3%
Wood	13.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	17	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	41	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	13	8.1%
Households with children under 18	20	12.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	48.4%
Average household size	3.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.6%	38.8%
Married	37.3%	54.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	14.5%	6.9%
Divorced	5.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 21.9%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	43	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 37.7%

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Construction 16.7%

Professional & management 12.3%

Other services 7.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	23.7%
Production & transportation	30.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.0%
Carpool	26.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	30.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.3

Poverty

All people 48.4%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 39.9%

Married-couple families 22.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	83.2%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	26.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.2%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	38.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.6%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	36.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.4%
Depression	29.6%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	19.5%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	24.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	62.6%
Under 18	51.9%
18–64 years	64.0%
65 and over	65.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.0%
Public insurance	88.1%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	534	97.8%
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)	513	94.0%
Born in same state	513	94.0%
Born in different state	434	79.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	33	6.0%
Not a US citizen	33	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	152	27.8%
French	63	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	48	8.8%
English	33	6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.5%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24726

What city is ZIP code 24726 in?

ZIP code 24726 is primarily assigned to Herndon, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24726 in?

ZIP code 24726 falls within Wyoming County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24726 have a large retiree population?

83% of households in ZIP code 24726 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24726?

48% of residents in ZIP code 24726 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24726?

12% 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 24726?

The median household income in ZIP code 24726 is $27,159, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24726 in?

ZIP code 24726 observes the EST timezone.