24957 ZIP Code — Maxwelton, WV

Greenbrier County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24957 is located in Maxwelton, West Virginia, within Greenbrier County. It covers approximately 8.11 square miles and serves a population of 536 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 24957

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $318,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $250,001.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

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

Overall, ZIP code 24957 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

536

population

8.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24957 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24957

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24957. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maxwelton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24938 Frankford (3.7 mi) 24901 Lewisburg (3.8 mi) 24991 Williamsburg (4.7 mi) 24931 Crawley (9.6 mi) 24970 Ronceverte (9.7 mi) 24916 Asbury (9.9 mi) 24925 Caldwell (11.7 mi) 24966 Renick (12.6 mi) 25984 Rupert (13.6 mi) 24986 White Sulphur Springs (14.1 mi) 24977 Smoot (14.1 mi) 25958 Charmco (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	536
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	8.11 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.9063
Longitude	-80.4269
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681/304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	61.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	25.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	10.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	61.5%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

536

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$250,001

Median household income

$70,752

Per capita income

$318,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.7%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

259

Housing units

55.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

122

45–54

128

60–64

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	86	16.0%
18 and over	450	84.0%
65 and over	65	12.1%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Black or African American 0.6%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	532	99.3%
Black or African American	3	0.6%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	61.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	25.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	10.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	61.5%	2.3%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 6.9%

$75k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 71.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	6.9%
$75k–$100k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	4.5%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	71.1%
Median income	$250,001

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 61.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$318,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.7%
Renter occupied	5.3%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	91.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	52.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	25.0%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	89.3%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.3%
2 vehicles	60.6%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	69.1%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Fuel oil	13.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	223	90.7%
Cohabiting couple	10	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	13	5.3%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	39	15.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	35	14.2%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	15.8%
Married	55.7%	84.2%
Separated	6.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	5.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 16.4%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 41.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	55.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	12.8%
Elementary school	17	18.1%
High school	44	46.8%
College / grad school	21	22.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 42.2%

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Construction 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	73.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	3.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	35.0%
Government	61.7%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.9%
Carpool	37.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.5%
Retirement income	19.5%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	37.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.3%
Public insurance	26.6%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	523	97.6%
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)	536	100.0%
Born in same state	536	100.0%
Born in different state	478	89.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	209	39%
French	83	15.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24957

What city is ZIP code 24957 in?

ZIP code 24957 is primarily assigned to Maxwelton, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24957 in?

ZIP code 24957 falls within Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24957 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 24957 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24957?

55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24957?

The median household income in ZIP code 24957 is $250,001, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24957?

The median home value in ZIP code 24957 is $318,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 24957 in?

ZIP code 24957 observes the EST timezone.