24737 ZIP Code — Montcalm, WV

Mercer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24737 is located in Montcalm, West Virginia, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 10.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,312 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 24737

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $31,595. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 33% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24737 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,312

population

10.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24737 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24737

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24737. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montcalm	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,312
Population density	129 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	10.19 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.3492
Longitude	-81.2425
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	100.0%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,312

Population

129

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$31,595

Median household income

$16,425

Per capita income

Median home value

$491

Median monthly rent

67.6%

Home ownership

33.2%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

427

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

114

10–14

131

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

123

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	440	33.5%
18 and over	872	66.5%
65 and over	210	16.0%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 5.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,245	94.9%
Two or more races	67	5.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 16.0%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 37.3%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 3.6%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	16.0%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	37.3%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	3.6%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
Median income	$31,595

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 51.8%

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$491
Owner occupied	67.6%
Renter occupied	32.4%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	24.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.7%
1 vehicle	40.0%
2 vehicles	21.6%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	62.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Fuel oil	17.1%
Wood	19.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	253	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	60	13.5%
Male householder, no spouse	21	4.7%
Female householder, no spouse	111	24.9%
Households with children under 18	157	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	158	35.5%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	22.4%
Married	56.4%	47.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.6%
Divorced	15.9%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 29.7%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	252	59.6%
High school	157	37.1%
College / grad school	14	3.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.5%

Professional & management 18.5%

Retail trade 17.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Public administration 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Other services 1.2%

Construction 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.2%
Government	40.9%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 33.2%

Under 18 years 28.6%

18 and over 35.1%

Married-couple families 31.6%

Female-led households 76.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	15.5%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	41.3%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	38.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	14.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.7%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	56.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.7%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,261	96.1%
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)	1,312	100.0%
Born in same state	1,312	100.0%
Born in different state	993	75.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	113	8.6%
Italian	68	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24737

What city is ZIP code 24737 in?

ZIP code 24737 is primarily assigned to Montcalm, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24737 in?

ZIP code 24737 falls within Mercer County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24737 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 24737 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24737?

33% of residents in ZIP code 24737 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24737?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24737?

Health data for ZIP code 24737 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 24737 in?

ZIP code 24737 observes the EST timezone.