24736 ZIP Code — Matoaka, WV

Mercer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24736 is located in Matoaka, West Virginia, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 27.97 square miles and serves a population of 670 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 24736

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $28,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,750. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 24736 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

670

population

27.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24736 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24736

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24736. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Matoaka	Acceptable
Matoaka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24733 Lashmeet (3.5 mi) 24747 Rock (5.2 mi) 24868 Northfork (7.1 mi) 25902 Odd (7.9 mi) 24731 Kegley (8 mi) 24715 Bramwell (8.5 mi) 25928 Stephenson (9.1 mi) 25922 Spanishburg (10 mi) 24808 Anawalt (10.6 mi) 25841 Flat Top (11.1 mi) 24701 Bluefield (11.2 mi) 25915 Rhodell (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	670
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	27.97 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.4543
Longitude	-81.2803
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	90.4%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	4.3%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

670

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$33,750

Median household income

$18,650

Per capita income

$28,300

Median home value

$710

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

27.9%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

397

Housing units

3.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

117

45–54

110

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	100	14.9%
18 and over	570	85.1%
65 and over	108	16.1%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	654	95.5%
Hispanic or Latino	15	2.2%
Two or more races	15	2.2%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	90.4%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	4.3%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 32.6%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 28.7%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	32.6%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	28.7%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	0.7%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
Median income	$33,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 67.1%

$50k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$28,300
Median rent / month	$710
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	35.6%
Single-family detached	49.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	19.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	10.6%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	15.1%
2 vehicles	69.2%
3 or more	11.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	78.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	12.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	30.1%
Cohabiting couple	79	28.3%
Male householder, no spouse	74	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	42	15.1%
Households with children under 18	48	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	83	29.7%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	60.9%
Married	35.3%	25.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.9%	10.6%
Divorced	20.3%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.0%

Some HS, no diploma 25.5%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 6.7%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	56.5%
Bachelor's or higher	3.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	26.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	36	40.9%
High school	23	26.1%
College / grad school	6	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 65.5%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Retail trade 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Professional & management 2.6%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.9%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	2.6%
Natural resources & construction	65.5%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.3%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 27.9%

Under 18 years 52.1%

18 and over 23.9%

Married-couple families 21.4%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.9%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	23.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	37.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	14.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	26.5%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	17.4%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	24.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	61.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.8%
Public insurance	58.4%
No insurance	27.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	655	97.8%
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)	669	99.9%
Born in same state	669	99.9%
Born in different state	633	94.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	91	13.6%
Italian	58	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	23	3.4%
Arab	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24736

What city is ZIP code 24736 in?

ZIP code 24736 is primarily assigned to Matoaka, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24736 in?

ZIP code 24736 falls within Mercer County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24736?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24736?

28% of residents in ZIP code 24736 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 24736 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 24736 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24736?

The median home value in ZIP code 24736 is $28,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 24736 in?

ZIP code 24736 observes the EST timezone.