24974 ZIP Code — Secondcreek, WV

Monroe County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24974 is located in Secondcreek, West Virginia, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 6.72 square miles and serves a population of 335 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24974

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $62,200.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 24974 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

335

population

6.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24974 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24974

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24974. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Secondcreek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24983 Union (5.2 mi) 24925 Caldwell (6.5 mi) 24976 Sinks Grove (6.8 mi) 24941 Gap Mills (7.1 mi) 24970 Ronceverte (8.7 mi) 24131 Paint Bank (10.7 mi) 24993 Wolfcreek (12.5 mi) 24901 Lewisburg (13.1 mi) 24916 Asbury (14.3 mi) 24127 New Castle (15.7 mi) 24951 Lindside (16.2 mi) 24962 Pence Springs (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	335
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	6.72 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.6644
Longitude	-80.4026
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	68.0%	56.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	33.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	9.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

335

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

Median household income

$15,739

Per capita income

$62,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

25.1%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

106

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	74	22.1%
18 and over	261	77.9%
65 and over	16	4.8%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	335	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.0%	56.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	33.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	9.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 34.0%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 28.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	34.0%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	28.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.4%

$50k–$100k 39.6%

$100k–$150k 33.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$62,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	56.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.3%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	32.1%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	51.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.3%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	60.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.3%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	50.9%
3 or more	14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	20.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Fuel oil	15.1%
Wood	52.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	61	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	12	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	33	31.1%
Households with children under 18	41	38.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	16	15.1%
Average household size	3.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.1%	28.6%
Married	39.7%	39.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	31.9%
Divorced	12.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 68.4%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	12.2%
Elementary school	45	36.6%
High school	63	51.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 58.8%

Public administration 12.1%

Professional & management 11.5%

Education & healthcare 10.3%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Construction 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.1%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	61.8%
Production & transportation	4.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	29.1%
Carpool	70.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 25.1%

Under 18 years 44.6%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 31.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.4%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	40.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	14.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	28.7%
Fair or poor health	26.2%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	17.6%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	26.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	36.5%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.8%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	29.0%
Uninsured under 19	39.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	335	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)	335	100.0%
Born in same state	335	100.0%
Born in different state	305	91.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	102	30.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.6%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24974

What city is ZIP code 24974 in?

ZIP code 24974 is primarily assigned to Secondcreek, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24974 in?

ZIP code 24974 falls within Monroe County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24974?

25% of residents in ZIP code 24974 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24974?

The median home value in ZIP code 24974 is $62,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24974?

Health data for ZIP code 24974 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 24974?

ZIP code 24974 has an estimated population of 335 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24974 in?

ZIP code 24974 observes the EST timezone.