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Monroe County
Peterstown, WV
24963
24963 ZIP Code — Peterstown, WV
Monroe County, West Virginia
ZIP code 24963 is located in
Peterstown ,
West Virginia ,
within Monroe County .
It covers approximately 50.11 square miles and serves a population of
3,675 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 24963
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,435. 51% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 24963 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,675
Population density
73 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
063
Geography
Land area
50.11 sq mi
Water area
0.87 sq mi
Latitude
37.4385
Longitude
-80.7573
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.1%
56.5%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
42.4%
33.5%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
11.2%
9.2%
15.8%
Over $200k
2.2%
0.9%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$55,435
Median household income
$121,300
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 756 20.6% 18 and over 2,919 79.4% 65 and over 720 19.6% Median age 41.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
Group Count % White 3,596 97.9% Two or more races 63 1.7% Black or African American 16 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.1%
56.5%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
42.4%
33.5%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
11.2%
9.2%
15.8%
Over $200k
2.2%
0.9%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.7% $10k–$15k 6.4% $15k–$25k 7.5% $25k–$35k 10.0% $35k–$50k 12.9% $50k–$75k 19.5% $75k–$100k 18.5% $100k–$150k 9.3% $150k–$200k 8.3% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $55,435
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $121,300 Median rent / month $677 Owner occupied 84.4% Renter occupied 15.6% Vacant 17.5% Single-family detached 83.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.0% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.83
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.6% 2000–2009 8.6% 1990–1999 10.9% 1980–1989 20.2% 1970–1979 17.2% 1960–1969 18.1% 1950–1959 8.7% 1940–1949 9.7% 1939 or earlier 5.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 1.2% 2 bedrooms 29.0% 3 bedrooms 51.3% 4 bedrooms 16.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 29.9% 2 vehicles 27.8% 3 or more 37.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 27.8% Electricity 58.9% Propane / LP gas 4.0% Wood 8.2% No fuel used 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 666 49.9% Cohabiting couple 51 3.8% Male householder, no spouse 182 13.6% Female householder, no spouse 437 32.7% Households with children under 18 283 21.2% Households with seniors (65+) 490 36.7% Average household size 2.74
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.2% 38.4% Married 50.4% 35.8% Separated 0.0% 2.6% Widowed 6.7% 11.1% Divorced 13.6% 12.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.8% Bachelor's or higher 17.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 0.7% Kindergarten 81 11.3% Elementary school 287 40.1% High school 240 33.6% College / grad school 102 14.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Professional & management
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Public administration
2.6%
Finance & real estate
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.5% Service 10.5% Sales & office 21.0% Natural resources & construction 14.3% Production & transportation 25.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.2% Government 17.4% Self-employed 13.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 93.5% Carpool 4.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 2.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 32.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
6.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.5% Retirement income 35.6% Supplemental Security 5.9% Cash public assistance 5.5% Food stamps / SNAP 14.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.6% High blood pressure 42.5% High cholesterol 38.5% Diabetes 13.7% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 11.4% Arthritis 38.0% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 11.9% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.5% Binge drinking 11.7% No physical activity 29.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.1% Depression 26.7% Fair or poor health 21.5% Poor mental health 17.9% Poor physical health 14.8% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.2% Visited dentist 54.5% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 20.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 352 12.1%
Disability % Any disability 23.3% Under 18 7.0% 18–64 years 23.8% 65 and over 39.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.7% Public insurance 52.0% No insurance 10.7% Uninsured under 19 0.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,536 96.2% Spanish 1 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,674 100.0% Born in same state 3,645 99.2% Born in different state 2,155 58.6% Foreign born 29 0.8% Naturalized citizen 1 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 721 19.6% Italian 391 10.6%
Ancestry Count % Arab 294 8% Polish 79 2.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.4% Internet access 92.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24963
What city is ZIP code 24963 in?
ZIP code 24963 is primarily assigned to Peterstown, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24963 in?
ZIP code 24963 falls within Monroe County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 24963 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 24963 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 24963 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 24963 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24963?
15% of residents in ZIP code 24963 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 24963 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 24963 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 24963 in?
ZIP code 24963 observes the EST timezone.
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