24731 ZIP Code — Kegley, WV

Mercer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24731 is located in Kegley, West Virginia, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 1.31 square miles and serves a population of 21 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

population

1.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24731 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24731

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24731. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kegley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24747 Rock (4.6 mi) 25922 Spanishburg (4.9 mi) 24733 Lashmeet (5.7 mi) 24740 Princeton (7 mi) 24701 Bluefield (7.8 mi) 24736 Matoaka (8 mi) 25841 Flat Top (10.1 mi) 24715 Bramwell (11 mi) 24739 Princeton (11 mi) 25971 Lerona (11.3 mi) 24712 Athens (11.8 mi) 25902 Odd (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	1.31 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.4021
Longitude	-81.1497
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	64.2%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

Population

People per sq mi

0.0

Median age

Median household income

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

100.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	21	100.0%
65 and over	21	100.0%
Median age	0.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	21	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.2%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$1M+ 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	100.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	100.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	100.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	21	100.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	100.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	100.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 100.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

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

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Occupation

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

Employment type

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

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
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 100.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 100.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	100.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	100.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	100.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	13.0%
Arthritis	39.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	16.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.4%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	37.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	29.5%
Fair or poor health	31.0%
Poor mental health	20.7%
Poor physical health	19.7%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	44.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	30.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	0.0%
Public insurance	100.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21	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)	21	100.0%
Born in same state	21	100.0%
Born in different state	21	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	100.0%
Internet access	0.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24731

What city is ZIP code 24731 in?

ZIP code 24731 is primarily assigned to Kegley, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24731 in?

ZIP code 24731 falls within Mercer County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24731?

100% of residents in ZIP code 24731 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24731 have an older population?

100% of residents in ZIP code 24731 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24731 have a large retiree population?

100% of households in ZIP code 24731 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24731?

Health data for ZIP code 24731 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 24731 in?

ZIP code 24731 observes the EST timezone.