24860 ZIP Code — Matheny, WV

Wyoming County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24860 is located in Matheny, West Virginia, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 5.90 square miles and serves a population of 211 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24860

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 69%.

Overall, ZIP code 24860 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

211

population

5.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24860 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24860

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24860. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Matheny	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	211
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	5.90 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.6767
Longitude	-81.5870
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	47.9%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	52.1%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

211

Population

People per sq mi

63.3

Median age

Median household income

$25,340

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

150

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	211	100.0%
65 and over	81	38.4%
Median age	63.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	211	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	52.1%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

$25k–$35k 69.9%

$75k–$100k 30.1%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	69.9%
$75k–$100k	30.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	47.8%
Single-family detached	50.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	45.5%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	18.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	60.7%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	69.9%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.5%
Electricity	64.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	33	35.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	60	64.5%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	34.4%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	0.0%
Married	38.1%	28.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	33.0%	71.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 38.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 61.6%

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	61.6%
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

Retail trade 56.9%

Transportation & utilities 43.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	43.1%
Production & transportation	56.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
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 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.9%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	34.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	45.3%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	40.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	14.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.6%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	36.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.3%
Depression	30.0%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	19.5%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	69.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	50.0%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.4%
Public insurance	53.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	211	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)	211	100.0%
Born in same state	211	100.0%
Born in different state	211	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	141	66.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	33	15.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	69.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24860

What city is ZIP code 24860 in?

ZIP code 24860 is primarily assigned to Matheny, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24860 in?

ZIP code 24860 falls within Wyoming County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24860 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 24860 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24860 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 24860 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24860?

Health data for ZIP code 24860 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 24860?

ZIP code 24860 has an estimated population of 211 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24860 in?

ZIP code 24860 observes the EST timezone.