24854 ZIP Code — Kopperston, WV

Wyoming County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24854 is located in Kopperston, West Virginia, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 8.78 square miles and serves a population of 980 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24854

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $64,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The gap between median ($25,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 70% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 45% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (33%), poor mental health (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 24854 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

980

population

8.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24854 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24854

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City	Status
Kopperston	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	980
Population density	112 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	8.78 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.7431
Longitude	-81.5404
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	57.0%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	10.5%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	32.6%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

980

Population

112

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$25,250

Median household income

$25,153

Per capita income

$64,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.6%

Home ownership

70.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

296

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

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	348	35.5%
18 and over	632	64.5%
65 and over	90	9.2%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85%

Two or more races 15%

Group	Count	%
White	833	85%
Two or more races	147	15%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	10.5%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	32.6%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 28.1%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$200k+ 14.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	28.1%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$200k+	14.1%
Median income	$25,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.8%

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$150k–$200k 27.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$64,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.6%
Renter occupied	30.4%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	19.3%
1939 or earlier	49.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.9%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	33.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.9%
1 vehicle	51.3%
2 vehicles	10.1%
3 or more	17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.5%
Electricity	54.6%
Fuel oil	12.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	131	42.8%
Cohabiting couple	39	12.7%
Male householder, no spouse	72	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	64	20.9%
Households with children under 18	165	53.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	27.8%
Average household size	3.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	12.0%
Married	55.2%	35.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	13.6%	0.0%
Divorced	8.8%	52.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 24.6%

Some HS, no diploma 38.3%

HS graduate 28.0%

Some college, no degree 9.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	37.1%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	238	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 54.7%

Retail trade 30.5%

Information 14.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	85.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 70.4%

Under 18 years 72.7%

18 and over 69.1%

Married-couple families 77.9%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.7%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	26.8%
Cash public assistance	17.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	14.2%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.1%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	38.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.5%
Depression	32.1%
Fair or poor health	27.2%
Poor mental health	22.1%
Poor physical health	18.0%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	41.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.4%
Teeth loss	30.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.1%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	39.1%
65 and over	47.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.1%
Public insurance	83.1%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	913	93.2%
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)	980	100.0%
Born in same state	980	100.0%
Born in different state	751	76.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	320	32.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	57	5.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.2%
Internet access	60.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24854

What city is ZIP code 24854 in?

ZIP code 24854 is primarily assigned to Kopperston, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24854 in?

ZIP code 24854 falls within Wyoming County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24854?

70% of residents in ZIP code 24854 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24854 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 24854 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24854 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 24854 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24854?

The median household income in ZIP code 24854 is $25,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24854 in?

ZIP code 24854 observes the EST timezone.