24954 ZIP Code — Marlinton, WV

Pocahontas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24954 is located in Marlinton, West Virginia, within Pocahontas County. It covers approximately 291.35 square miles and serves a population of 3,149 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24954

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 $128,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,456. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 24954 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,149

population

291.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24954 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24954

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24954. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marlinton	Acceptable
Marlinton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24924 Buckeye (5.9 mi) 26291 Slatyfork (10.6 mi) 24934 Dunmore (10.8 mi) 24946 Hillsboro (11.9 mi) 24484 Warm Springs (12 mi) 24944 Green Bank (19 mi) 24445 Hot Springs (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,149
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	291.35 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	38.2218
Longitude	-80.0352
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	60.0%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,149

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$38,456

Median household income

$25,210

Per capita income

$128,000

Median home value

$617

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

23.5%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

1,780

Housing units

13.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

123

15–19

137

20–24

123

25–34

137

145

35–44

161

221

45–54

245

101

55–59

113

105

60–64

116

173

65–74

193

141

75–84

156

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	556	17.7%
18 and over	2,593	82.3%
65 and over	826	26.2%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,060	96.2%
Two or more races	59	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	32	1%
Black or African American	19	0.6%
Asian	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 19.8%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	19.8%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	4.7%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$38,456

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 23.5%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,000
Median rent / month	$617
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	40.9%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	15.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.1%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.3%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	37.7%
Propane / LP gas	22.9%
Fuel oil	9.3%
Wood	23.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	465	39.9%
Cohabiting couple	74	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	279	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	346	29.7%
Households with children under 18	171	14.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	556	47.8%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	25.9%
Married	38.8%	41.5%
Separated	0.2%	3.0%
Widowed	15.7%	19.0%
Divorced	12.0%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 47.8%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	10.3%
Kindergarten	5	1.1%
Elementary school	240	51.5%
High school	117	25.1%
College / grad school	56	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Retail trade 14.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Construction 13.4%

Professional & management 9.1%

Public administration 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Other services 3.5%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.5%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.1%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	5.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 23.5%

Under 18 years 50.0%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 22.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.7%
Retirement income	47.4%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	46.2%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	39.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	14.0%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	52.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	289	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.7%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	23.1%
65 and over	43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.3%
Public insurance	67.1%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,972	94.4%
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)	3,123	99.2%
Born in same state	3,110	98.8%
Born in different state	2,405	76.4%
Foreign born	13	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	26	0.8%
Not a US citizen	15	57.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	650	20.6%
Italian	382	12.1%
French	341	10.8%
English	123	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	11	0.3%
Polish	6	0.2%
Dutch	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24954

What city is ZIP code 24954 in?

ZIP code 24954 is primarily assigned to Marlinton, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24954 in?

ZIP code 24954 falls within Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24954 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 24954 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24954 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 24954 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24954?

24% of residents in ZIP code 24954 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24954?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 24954 in?

ZIP code 24954 observes the EST timezone.