24733 ZIP Code — Lashmeet, WV

Mercer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24733 is located in Lashmeet, West Virginia, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 3.38 square miles and serves a population of 251 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24733

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,900.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 43%.

Overall, ZIP code 24733 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

251

population

3.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24733 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24733

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24733. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lashmeet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24736 Matoaka (3.5 mi) 24747 Rock (5.2 mi) 24731 Kegley (5.7 mi) 25922 Spanishburg (6.5 mi) 25902 Odd (6.7 mi) 25841 Flat Top (7.9 mi) 25928 Stephenson (10.1 mi) 24868 Northfork (10.5 mi) 24715 Bramwell (10.8 mi) 25857 Josephine (11.2 mi) 24701 Bluefield (11.3 mi) 25915 Rhodell (11.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	251
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	3.38 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.4647
Longitude	-81.2171
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	60.3%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

251

Population

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

Median household income

$99,410

Per capita income

$206,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

144

Housing units

33.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	251	100.0%
65 and over	53	21.1%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	251	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.3%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 37.4%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$200k+ 23.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	37.4%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$200k+	23.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 30.5%

$300k–$500k 23.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	87.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	21.5%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	38.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	5.6%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	27.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	42.0%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	55.0%
Propane / LP gas	38.2%
Wood	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	74.8%
Cohabiting couple	9	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	15	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	9	6.9%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	36	27.5%
Average household size	1.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	10.0%
Married	74.8%	75.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.5%
Divorced	25.2%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 15.1%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 33.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	33.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	12	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 39.2%

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Other services 19.0%

Retail trade 11.4%

Public administration 10.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	69.6%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	21.5%
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 11.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.0%
Retirement income	6.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	45.5%
High cholesterol	42.3%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	39.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	15.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.1%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	35.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	29.5%
Fair or poor health	29.2%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	18.9%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	47.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	26.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	43.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	44.9%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	60.2%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	251	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)	251	100.0%
Born in same state	251	100.0%
Born in different state	175	69.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	94	37.5%
Italian	37	14.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	37	14.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.2%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24733

What city is ZIP code 24733 in?

ZIP code 24733 is primarily assigned to Lashmeet, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24733 in?

ZIP code 24733 falls within Mercer County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24733 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 24733 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24733?

Health data for ZIP code 24733 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 24733?

ZIP code 24733 has an estimated population of 251 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24733?

The median home value in ZIP code 24733 is $206,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 24733 in?

ZIP code 24733 observes the EST timezone.