24970 ZIP Code — Ronceverte, WV

Greenbrier County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24970 is located in Ronceverte, West Virginia, within Greenbrier County. It covers approximately 38.10 square miles and serves a population of 3,900 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24970

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,609. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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 24970 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,900

population

38.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24970 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24970

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24970. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ronceverte	Acceptable
Ronceverte	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24916 Asbury (6 mi) 24901 Lewisburg (6.1 mi) 24925 Caldwell (7.4 mi) 24976 Sinks Grove (8.2 mi) 24974 Secondcreek (8.7 mi) 24957 Maxwelton (9.7 mi) 24938 Frankford (11.4 mi) 24931 Crawley (11.9 mi) 24910 Alderson (11.9 mi) 24991 Williamsburg (12.3 mi) 24983 Union (12.3 mi) 24993 Wolfcreek (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,900
Population density	102 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	38.10 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	37.7725
Longitude	-80.4824
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	64.1%	61.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	25.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	10.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,900

Population

102

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$42,609

Median household income

$26,612

Per capita income

$106,000

Median home value

$860

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,769

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

122

10–14

120

130

15–19

129

138

20–24

137

178

25–34

176

227

35–44

225

313

45–54

309

123

55–59

122

215

60–64

213

189

65–74

186

132

75–84

130

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	620	15.9%
18 and over	3,280	84.1%
65 and over	782	20.1%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Black or African American 2.8%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,731	95.1%
Black or African American	109	2.8%
Two or more races	40	1%
Hispanic or Latino	23	0.6%
Other race	20	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.1%	61.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	25.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	10.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$42,609

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.9%

$50k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 30.9%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,000
Median rent / month	$860
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	15.5%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	29.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.1%
Electricity	54.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	12.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	784	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	95	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	446	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	519	28.1%
Households with children under 18	349	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	607	32.9%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	27.3%
Married	45.5%	42.6%
Separated	1.8%	2.1%
Widowed	7.2%	11.2%
Divorced	13.6%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	6.1%
Kindergarten	21	3.2%
Elementary school	231	35.4%
High school	272	41.7%
College / grad school	88	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.1%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Retail trade 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Construction 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Other services 4.9%

Public administration 3.7%

Professional & management 3.5%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.3%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 25.0%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 11.1%

Female-led households 9.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	38.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	243	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	49.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.9%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,777	96.8%
Spanish	165	4.4%
Other Indo-European	146	3.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,711	95.2%
Born in same state	3,704	95.0%
Born in different state	2,858	73.3%
Foreign born	7	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	189	4.8%
Not a US citizen	43	22.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,642	42.1%
Italian	308	7.9%
French	282	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	45	1.2%
Irish	5	0.1%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.3%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24970

What city is ZIP code 24970 in?

ZIP code 24970 is primarily assigned to Ronceverte, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24970 in?

ZIP code 24970 falls within Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24970?

12% 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 24970?

17% of residents in ZIP code 24970 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24970 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 24970 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24970?

The median home value in ZIP code 24970 is $106,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24970 in?

ZIP code 24970 observes the EST timezone.