24882 ZIP Code — Simon, WV

Wyoming County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24882 is located in Simon, West Virginia, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 13.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,133 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24882

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $78,938. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (35%), poor mental health (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 24882 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,133

population

13.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24882 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24882

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24882. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Simon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24823 Coal Mountain (4.3 mi) 24822 Clear Fork (4.3 mi) 24818 Brenton (5.2 mi) 24839 Hanover (5.2 mi) 25650 Verner (6.3 mi) 25617 Davin (6.5 mi) 25621 Gilbert (8.2 mi) 25635 Man (8.5 mi) 24898 Wyoming (9 mi) 25608 Baisden (9 mi) 24827 Cyclone (9.7 mi) 24844 Iaeger (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,133
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	13.18 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	37.6170
Longitude	-81.7640
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	20.6%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	79.4%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,133

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$78,938

Median household income

$20,511

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

419

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

150

45–54

190

55–59

101

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	237	20.9%
18 and over	896	79.1%
65 and over	54	4.8%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,133	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.6%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	79.4%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 63.9%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	63.9%
$100k–$150k	2.9%
Median income	$78,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 49.3%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 32.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	52.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	59.9%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.7%
3 bedrooms	71.8%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	54.0%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	5.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	93.5%
Wood	6.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	275	80.6%
Cohabiting couple	12	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	19	5.6%
Female householder, no spouse	35	10.3%
Households with children under 18	92	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	15.8%
Average household size	3.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.8%	3.1%
Married	85.5%	62.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.8%
Divorced	9.8%	27.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 40.5%

HS graduate 45.3%

Some college, no degree 6.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	51.7%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	44	69.8%
High school	19	30.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 42.0%

Agriculture & mining 28.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.4%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.0%
Service	3.6%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	28.1%
Production & transportation	42.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	44.5%
Government	55.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 22.1%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.9%
Retirement income	5.6%
Supplemental Security	18.5%
Cash public assistance	11.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.5%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	14.5%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.8%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	39.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.0%
Depression	32.2%
Fair or poor health	27.7%
Poor mental health	22.2%
Poor physical health	18.3%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	41.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	29.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	47.5%
65 and over	64.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	52.8%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,101	97.2%
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)	1,133	100.0%
Born in same state	1,133	100.0%
Born in different state	1,100	97.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	741	65.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.1%
Internet access	65.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24882

What city is ZIP code 24882 in?

ZIP code 24882 is primarily assigned to Simon, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24882 in?

ZIP code 24882 falls within Wyoming County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24882?

22% of residents in ZIP code 24882 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24882?

Health data for ZIP code 24882 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 24882?

ZIP code 24882 has an estimated population of 1,133 residents, with a density of 86 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24882?

The median household income in ZIP code 24882 is $78,938, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24882 in?

ZIP code 24882 observes the EST timezone.