24849 ZIP Code — Jesse, WV

Wyoming County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24849 is located in Jesse, West Virginia, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 9.28 square miles and serves a population of 293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24849

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,100.

Median household income is $36,898. 81% 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. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 24849 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

293
population
9.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24849 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24849

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City Status
Jesse Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
25845 Glen Fork (1.8 mi) 24880 Rock View (1.9 mi) 25913 Ravencliff (4.1 mi) 24870 Oceana (4.5 mi) 24898 Wyoming (5.7 mi) 25876 Saulsville (6.3 mi) 24874 Pineville (6.8 mi) 24827 Cyclone (7.6 mi) 24822 Clear Fork (7.7 mi) 25848 Glen Rogers (7.7 mi) 24818 Brenton (8.2 mi) 24823 Coal Mountain (10 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 293
Population density 32 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 109
Geography
Land area 9.28 sq mi
Water area 0.03 sq mi
Latitude 37.6643
Longitude -81.5574
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 82.4% 57.5% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 4.0% 28.9% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 13.6% 12.3% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.3% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

293
Population
32
People per sq mi
60.8
Median age
$36,898
Median household income
$25,498
Per capita income
$133,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
245
Housing units
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
15–19
8
7
20–24
8
29
45–54
30
15
55–59
15
30
60–64
31
56
65–74
56
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18165.5%
18 and over27794.5%
65 and over11238.2%
Median age60.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White293100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 82.4% 57.5% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 4.0% 28.9% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 13.6% 12.3% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.3% 3.1%
$25k–$35k 21.9%
$35k–$50k 37.0%
$50k–$75k 30.8%
$100k–$150k 10.3%
Range% of households
$25k–$35k21.9%
$35k–$50k37.0%
$50k–$75k30.8%
$100k–$150k10.3%
Median income$36,898

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 8.9%
$100k–$150k 80.8%
$200k–$300k 10.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$133,100
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant40.4%
Single-family detached78.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes22.0%
Median rooms7.3
Avg household size (owned)2.01

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200946.5%
1990–19990.0%
1980–19890.0%
1970–197933.5%
1960–196920.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)20.8%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms0.0%
3 bedrooms73.1%
4 bedrooms6.1%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle21.9%
2 vehicles10.3%
3 or more67.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity69.2%
Propane / LP gas8.9%
Wood21.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family146100.0%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse00.0%
Female householder, no spouse00.0%
Households with children under 18138.9%
Households with seniors (65+)8658.9%
Average household size2.01

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married0.0%21.1%
Married100.0%78.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%0.0%
Divorced0.0%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 41.6%
HS graduate 5.7%
Some college, no degree 29.8%
Associate's degree 5.7%
Bachelor's degree 5.0%
Graduate / professional 12.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher58.4%
Bachelor's or higher17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school00.0%
High school1651.6%
College / grad school1548.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 55.7%
Manufacturing 28.9%
Agriculture & mining 15.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts0.0%
Service0.0%
Sales & office28.9%
Natural resources & construction15.5%
Production & transportation55.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector44.3%
Government0.0%
Self-employed55.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.5%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home15.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)20.5

Poverty

All people 0.0%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 0.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security80.8%
Retirement income21.9%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP10.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.8%
High blood pressure47.3%
High cholesterol40.9%
Diabetes16.6%
Heart disease10.6%
Stroke4.6%
Asthma12.1%
Arthritis42.5%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease14.9%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.9%
Binge drinking10.4%
No physical activity37.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep42.5%
Depression29.7%
Fair or poor health26.1%
Poor mental health19.2%
Poor physical health17.8%
No health insurance12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.7%
Visited dentist48.1%
Cholesterol screening90.5%
Teeth loss25.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans00.0%
Disability%
Any disability36.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years64.2%
65 and over0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.6%
Public insurance64.5%
No insurance5.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only293100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)293100.0%
Born in same state293100.0%
Born in different state22476.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French18763.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access49.8%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24849

What city is ZIP code 24849 in?

ZIP code 24849 is primarily assigned to Jesse, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24849 in?

ZIP code 24849 falls within Wyoming County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24849 have a large retiree population?

81% of households in ZIP code 24849 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24849 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 24849 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24849?

The median home value in ZIP code 24849 is $133,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24849?

Health data for ZIP code 24849 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 24849 in?

ZIP code 24849 observes the EST timezone.

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