24869 ZIP Code — North Spring, WV

Wyoming County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24869 is located in North Spring, West Virginia, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 7.46 square miles and serves a population of 299 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24869

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,492. SNAP benefit usage at 54% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 81% 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.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 24869 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

299

population

7.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24869 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24869

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24869. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Spring	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	299
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	7.46 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.5264
Longitude	-81.7922
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	91.3%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

299

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$34,492

Median household income

$22,547

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

159

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	80	26.8%
18 and over	219	73.2%
65 and over	79	26.4%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	299	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	91.3%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 30.8%

$25k–$35k 24.1%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 29.3%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	30.8%
$25k–$35k	24.1%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	29.3%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
Median income	$34,492

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 62.0%

$50k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	22.2%
Single-family detached	24.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	75.4%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	56.1%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.7%
3 bedrooms	70.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	23.3%
3 or more	39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	71.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Wood	23.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	49	36.8%
Households with children under 18	31	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	51.9%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	21.8%
Married	100.0%	63.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 36.5%

HS graduate 13.7%

Some college, no degree 35.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 14.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 58.9%

Agriculture & mining 17.8%

Retail trade 15.6%

Professional & management 7.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	74.4%
Service	7.8%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	41.1%
Government	58.9%
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 13.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 18.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	80.5%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	23.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	54.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.8%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	37.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.0%
Depression	32.0%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	21.6%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	44.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	26.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	57.1%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	87.6%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	299	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)	299	100.0%
Born in same state	299	100.0%
Born in different state	299	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	78.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24869

What city is ZIP code 24869 in?

ZIP code 24869 is primarily assigned to North Spring, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24869 in?

ZIP code 24869 falls within Wyoming County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24869 have a large retiree population?

81% of households in ZIP code 24869 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24869 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 24869 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24869 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 24869 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24869?

15% 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 24869 in?

ZIP code 24869 observes the EST timezone.