24729 ZIP Code — Hiawatha, WV
Mercer County, West Virginia
ZIP code 24729 is located in Hiawatha, West Virginia, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 7.97 square miles and serves a population of 45 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.
45
population
7.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24729 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24729
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hiawatha | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45 |
| Population density | 6 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 54 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.4402 |
| Longitude | -81.2444 |
| 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 | 69.9% | 60.1% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 14.5% | 29.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 8.8% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
Demographics & statistics
45
Population
6
People per sq mi
60.2
Median age
$40,294
Median household income
$20,167
Per capita income
$81,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
20.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
147
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
5–9
7
2
45–54
2
9
60–64
8
5
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15 | 33.3% |
| 18 and over | 30 | 66.7% |
| 65 and over | 9 | 20.0% |
| Median age | 60.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 69.9% | 60.1% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 14.5% | 29.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 8.8% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
Under $10k
30.0%
$25k–$35k
13.3%
$35k–$50k
56.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 30.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 56.7% |
| Median income | $40,294 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.3%
$50k–$100k
86.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $81,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 79.6% |
| Single-family detached | 76.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 23.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 39.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 48.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 100.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 13.3% |
| Wood | 86.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 17 | 56.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13 | 43.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 1.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 69.2% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 30.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
30.0%
HS graduate
56.7%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
13.3%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 70.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 46.7% |
| Elementary school | 8 | 53.3% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 100.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| 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) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
20.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
30.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 30.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| High blood pressure | 47.5% |
| High cholesterol | 44.1% |
| Diabetes | 16.7% |
| Heart disease | 10.6% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| Arthritis | 40.9% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 15.6% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 29.2% |
| Binge drinking | 11.5% |
| No physical activity | 34.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.5% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 28.0% |
| Poor mental health | 18.5% |
| Poor physical health | 18.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 83.0% |
| Visited dentist | 50.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 22.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 46.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 91.1% |
| No insurance | 8.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 45 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 45 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 45 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 45 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4 | 8.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 66.7% |
| Internet access | 13.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24729
What city is ZIP code 24729 in?
ZIP code 24729 is primarily assigned to Hiawatha, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24729 in?
ZIP code 24729 falls within Mercer County, West Virginia.
Is ZIP code 24729 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 24729 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24729?
20% of residents in ZIP code 24729 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24729?
The median home value in ZIP code 24729 is $81,200.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24729?
Health data for ZIP code 24729 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 24729 in?
ZIP code 24729 observes the EST timezone.