24966 ZIP Code — Renick, WV

Greenbrier County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24966 is located in Renick, West Virginia, within Greenbrier County. It covers approximately 119.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,031 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 24966

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,193. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 45% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 24966 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,031

population

119.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24966 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24966

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24966. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Renick	Acceptable
Renick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24946 Hillsboro (10.2 mi) 24991 Williamsburg (11.7 mi) 26261 Richwood (12 mi) 24938 Frankford (12 mi) 24957 Maxwelton (12.6 mi) 24924 Buckeye (14.1 mi) 24901 Lewisburg (16.4 mi) 24986 White Sulphur Springs (17.5 mi) 24931 Crawley (17.6 mi) 25984 Rupert (17.6 mi) 25981 Quinwood (18.6 mi) 25958 Charmco (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,031
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	119.16 sq mi
Water area	0.89 sq mi
Latitude	38.0808
Longitude	-80.3574
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	51.6%	61.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	25.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	10.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,031

Population

People per sq mi

50.7

Median age

$56,193

Median household income

$34,359

Per capita income

$112,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.5%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

698

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	126	12.2%
18 and over	905	87.8%
65 and over	286	27.7%
Median age	50.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Two or more races 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Group	Count	%
White	949	88%
Two or more races	82	7.6%
Hispanic or Latino	48	4.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	61.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	25.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	10.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 23.7%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	23.7%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
$150k–$200k	14.1%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$56,193

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 27.9%

$100k–$150k 28.1%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.5%
Renter occupied	5.5%
Vacant	32.6%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	16.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.0%
Electricity	45.2%
Propane / LP gas	8.0%
Fuel oil	22.3%
Wood	15.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	219	44.8%
Cohabiting couple	36	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	83	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	151	30.9%
Households with children under 18	58	11.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	209	42.7%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	9.9%
Married	59.3%	50.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	0.9%	10.3%
Divorced	13.3%	28.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 51.6%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 0.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	57	52.3%
High school	23	21.1%
College / grad school	29	26.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Manufacturing 21.0%

Retail trade 11.3%

Finance & real estate 11.0%

Construction 6.1%

Other services 6.1%

Public administration 5.4%

Professional & management 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	20.2%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.3%
Government	26.1%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.3%
Carpool	30.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	48.4%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	40.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	14.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	17.8%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	47.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.0%
Public insurance	56.2%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,000	97.0%
Spanish	25	2.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	2.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,031	100.0%
Born in same state	1,029	99.8%
Born in different state	615	59.7%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	175	17%
French	144	14%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	104	10.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.4%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24966

What city is ZIP code 24966 in?

ZIP code 24966 is primarily assigned to Renick, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24966 in?

ZIP code 24966 falls within Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24966 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 24966 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24966 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 24966 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24966 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 24966 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24966?

The median home value in ZIP code 24966 is $112,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 24966 in?

ZIP code 24966 observes the EST timezone.