24747 ZIP Code — Rock, WV

Mercer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24747 is located in Rock, West Virginia, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 42.73 square miles and serves a population of 3,240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24747

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 $97,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $41,364. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 24747 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,240

population

42.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24747 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rock	Acceptable
Rock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24731 Kegley (4.6 mi) 24736 Matoaka (5.2 mi) 24733 Lashmeet (5.2 mi) 24701 Bluefield (6.2 mi) 24715 Bramwell (6.6 mi) 24868 Northfork (8.8 mi) 25922 Spanishburg (8.8 mi) 24613 Falls Mills (10.1 mi) 24808 Anawalt (10.6 mi) 24366 Rocky Gap (11.2 mi) 24740 Princeton (11.4 mi) 24605 Bluefield (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,240
Population density	76 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	42.73 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	37.3898
Longitude	-81.2315
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	70.3%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,240

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$41,364

Median household income

$19,280

Per capita income

$97,300

Median home value

$797

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

1,035

Housing units

6.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

107

116

5–9

109

10–14

15–19

20–24

150

25–34

141

205

35–44

193

212

45–54

199

141

55–59

132

198

60–64

186

210

65–74

197

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	748	23.1%
18 and over	2,492	76.9%
65 and over	567	17.5%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,225	99.5%
Two or more races	15	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.3%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 10.2%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 23.4%

$35k–$50k 24.2%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	23.4%
$35k–$50k	24.2%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$41,364

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.6%

$50k–$100k 30.0%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 24.4%

$200k–$300k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,300
Median rent / month	$797
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	16.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	13.1%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	43.6%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	77.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Fuel oil	1.5%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	561	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	168	13.4%
Male householder, no spouse	172	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	349	27.9%
Households with children under 18	397	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	391	31.3%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	19.0%
Married	51.8%	44.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	7.6%	23.7%
Divorced	20.1%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 15.7%

HS graduate 58.0%

Some college, no degree 11.8%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 0.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.7%
Bachelor's or higher	6.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	89	14.6%
Kindergarten	11	1.8%
Elementary school	326	53.5%
High school	128	21.0%
College / grad school	55	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.6%

Retail trade 13.9%

Construction 12.5%

Professional & management 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Other services 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	21.4%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.1%
Government	31.6%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	6.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 19.8%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.5%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	46.6%
High cholesterol	42.9%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	13.0%
Arthritis	40.2%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	16.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.9%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	36.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	29.5%
Fair or poor health	30.4%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	19.6%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.6%
Visited dentist	46.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	27.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.4%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	28.6%
65 and over	66.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.0%
Public insurance	62.4%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,020	93.2%
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)	3,240	100.0%
Born in same state	3,240	100.0%
Born in different state	2,436	75.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	504	15.6%
French	428	13.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	421	13%
English	22	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24747

What city is ZIP code 24747 in?

ZIP code 24747 is primarily assigned to Rock, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24747 in?

ZIP code 24747 falls within Mercer County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24747 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 24747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24747?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24747?

17% of residents in ZIP code 24747 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24747?

The median home value in ZIP code 24747 is $97,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 24747 in?

ZIP code 24747 observes the EST timezone.