24851 ZIP Code — Justice, WV

Mingo County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24851 is located in Justice, West Virginia, within Mingo County. It covers approximately 1.33 square miles and serves a population of 319 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24851

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,817. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (15%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 24851 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

319

population

1.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24851 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24851

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City	Status
Justice	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	319
Population density	240 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	1.33 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	37.6011
Longitude	-81.8503
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	83.6%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	10.8%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

319

Population

240

People per sq mi

55.8

Median age

$40,817

Median household income

$24,345

Per capita income

$82,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

201

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	10.7%
18 and over	285	89.3%
65 and over	87	27.3%
Median age	55.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	319	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.6%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	10.8%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 13.8%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 18.6%

$35k–$50k 31.7%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.8%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	18.6%
$35k–$50k	31.7%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	13.1%
Median income	$40,817

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.8%

$50k–$100k 48.8%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	34.4%
Single-family detached	59.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	33.0%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	29.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	39.4%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	55.2%
2 vehicles	20.7%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	12	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	11	7.6%
Female householder, no spouse	40	27.6%
Households with children under 18	12	8.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	43.4%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.8%	22.0%
Married	79.5%	46.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	10.7%	31.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 22.9%

Some HS, no diploma 19.5%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 6.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	57.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	11	36.7%
College / grad school	19	63.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 34.2%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Agriculture & mining 15.0%

Construction 13.3%

Public administration 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	16.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	16.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.1

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 23.5%

Married-couple families 20.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.0%
Retirement income	11.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	45.7%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	37.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.0%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.5%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	26.6%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	17.4%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	45.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	25.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	56.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.7%
Public insurance	57.1%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	285	89.3%
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)	319	100.0%
Born in same state	319	100.0%
Born in different state	303	95.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	79.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24851

What city is ZIP code 24851 in?

ZIP code 24851 is primarily assigned to Justice, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24851 in?

ZIP code 24851 falls within Mingo County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24851 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 24851 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24851 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 24851 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24851?

21% of residents in ZIP code 24851 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 24851 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 24851 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24851 in?

ZIP code 24851 observes the EST timezone.