24845 ZIP Code — Ikes Fork, WV

Wyoming County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24845 is located in Ikes Fork, West Virginia, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 7.28 square miles and serves a population of 626 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24845

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $93,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,833. Poverty affects 51% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 45% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 24845 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

626

population

7.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24845 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24845

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24845. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ikes Fork	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	626
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	7.28 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.5263
Longitude	-81.7919
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	82.8%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

626

Population

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

$50,833

Median household income

$13,308

Per capita income

$93,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

51.0%

Poverty rate

10.7%

Unemployment

256

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	208	33.2%
18 and over	418	66.8%
65 and over	54	8.6%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	626	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.8%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 17.9%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 36.8%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.9%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	36.8%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
Median income	$50,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 47.0%

$50k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 38.4%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	32.6%
Single-family detached	49.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	24.1%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	15.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	59.6%
3 bedrooms	35.5%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	52.1%
3 or more	22.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	81.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	116	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	26	13.7%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	48	25.3%
Households with children under 18	72	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	21.6%
Average household size	3.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.1%	21.4%
Married	45.0%	49.8%
Separated	8.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.7%
Divorced	0.0%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 65.8%

Some college, no degree 9.3%

Associate's degree 21.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	91	47.2%
High school	102	52.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 75.0%

Wholesale trade 25.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	52.0%
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 51.0%

Under 18 years 84.0%

18 and over 38.3%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 65.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.2%
Retirement income	14.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	39.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	14.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.2%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	38.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.4%
Depression	31.6%
Fair or poor health	26.7%
Poor mental health	20.9%
Poor physical health	17.8%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	44.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	26.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.9%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	29.7%
65 and over	75.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.5%
Public insurance	69.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	586	93.6%
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)	626	100.0%
Born in same state	626	100.0%
Born in different state	547	87.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	152	24.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	43	6.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.4%
Internet access	76.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24845

What city is ZIP code 24845 in?

ZIP code 24845 is primarily assigned to Ikes Fork, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24845 in?

ZIP code 24845 falls within Wyoming County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24845?

51% of residents in ZIP code 24845 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 24845 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 24845 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 24845 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 24845 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24845 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 24845 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24845 in?

ZIP code 24845 observes the EST timezone.