24951 ZIP Code — Lindside, WV

Monroe County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24951 is located in Lindside, West Virginia, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 52.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,470 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 24951

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,462. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24951 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,470

population

52.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24951 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24951

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24951. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lindside	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24945 Greenville (4 mi) 24150 Ripplemead (6.3 mi) 24136 Pembroke (9.2 mi) 24918 Ballard (9.2 mi) 24963 Peterstown (9.4 mi) 24993 Wolfcreek (9.5 mi) 24985 Wayside (10.3 mi) 24983 Union (11.2 mi) 24976 Sinks Grove (12.4 mi) 24128 Newport (12.5 mi) 24981 Talcott (12.9 mi) 24935 Forest Hill (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,470
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	52.42 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.4888
Longitude	-80.5975
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	56.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	50.3%	33.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,470

Population

People per sq mi

58.2

Median age

$63,462

Median household income

$32,411

Per capita income

$179,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

645

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

162

45–54

128

55–59

60–64

191

65–74

150

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	110	7.5%
18 and over	1,360	92.5%
65 and over	540	36.7%
Median age	58.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,441	98%
Two or more races	29	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	56.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	50.3%	33.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 38.2%

$75k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	38.2%
$75k–$100k	22.9%
$100k–$150k	3.9%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$63,462

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 33.8%

$200k–$300k 8.3%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	93.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	26.8%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	24.7%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	64.9%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	17.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	56.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%
Wood	28.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	311	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	49	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	95	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	157	25.7%
Households with children under 18	74	12.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	329	53.8%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	13.3%
Married	46.9%	54.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	24.5%
Divorced	14.5%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 76.4%

Some college, no degree 10.4%

Associate's degree 1.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	101	96.2%
High school	4	3.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.9%

Construction 33.5%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Professional & management 4.4%

Public administration 3.9%

Retail trade 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	47.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.8%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.8%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	41.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	10.7%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.7%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	108	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	27.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.4%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,465	99.7%
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)	1,457	99.1%
Born in same state	1,409	95.9%
Born in different state	668	45.4%
Foreign born	48	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.9%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	265	18%
Italian	189	12.9%
Arab	113	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	1.5%
Dutch	13	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24951

What city is ZIP code 24951 in?

ZIP code 24951 is primarily assigned to Lindside, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24951 in?

ZIP code 24951 falls within Monroe County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24951 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 24951 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24951 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 24951 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24951?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 24951 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 24951 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24951 in?

ZIP code 24951 observes the EST timezone.