24946 ZIP Code — Hillsboro, WV

Pocahontas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24946 is located in Hillsboro, West Virginia, within Pocahontas County. It covers approximately 167.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,021 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 24946

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,250. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 69% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 24946 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,021

population

167.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24946 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24946

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24946. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hillsboro	Acceptable
Hillsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24924 Buckeye (6.6 mi) 24966 Renick (10.2 mi) 24954 Marlinton (11.9 mi) 26291 Slatyfork (15.3 mi) 26261 Richwood (15.3 mi) 26298 Bergoo (18.6 mi) 26288 Webster Springs (19.4 mi) 26206 Cowen (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,021
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	167.85 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	38.2037
Longitude	-80.2535
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	47.4%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,021

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$61,250

Median household income

$24,118

Per capita income

$164,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

722

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

135

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

163

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	102	10.0%
18 and over	919	90.0%
65 and over	354	34.7%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Black or African American 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,005	98.2%
Black or African American	14	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Two or more races	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 29.6%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	29.6%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$61,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	55.9%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.7%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	23.8%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	19.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.6%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	36.8%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	50.4%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	38.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	10.4%
Wood	34.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	201	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	79	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	51	15.2%
Households with children under 18	39	11.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	234	69.9%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	18.9%
Married	34.7%	66.2%
Separated	2.7%	0.9%
Widowed	7.3%	6.0%
Divorced	16.6%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 50.6%

Some college, no degree 10.4%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	42	39.3%
High school	49	45.8%
College / grad school	16	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Other services 6.7%

Retail trade 6.0%

Construction 5.7%

Information 3.8%

Professional & management 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Public administration 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.4%
Service	29.8%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	3.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.3%
Government	22.5%
Self-employed	24.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.6%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	29.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.0

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 31.8%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.3%
Retirement income	39.7%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	36.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	68.5%
No insurance	0.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,010	98.9%
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)	1,021	100.0%
Born in same state	1,021	100.0%
Born in different state	662	64.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	138	13.5%
Italian	105	10.3%
Arab	93	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	1.7%
German	9	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	77.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24946

What city is ZIP code 24946 in?

ZIP code 24946 is primarily assigned to Hillsboro, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24946 in?

ZIP code 24946 falls within Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24946 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 24946 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24946 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 24946 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 24946 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 24946 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24946 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 24946 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24946 in?

ZIP code 24946 observes the EST timezone.