24976 ZIP Code — Sinks Grove, WV

Monroe County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24976 is located in Sinks Grove, West Virginia, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 37.48 square miles and serves a population of 834 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24976

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $203,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,563. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24976 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

834

population

37.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24976 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24976

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24976. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sinks Grove	Acceptable
Sinks Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24993 Wolfcreek (5.9 mi) 24983 Union (6.3 mi) 24974 Secondcreek (6.8 mi) 24970 Ronceverte (8.2 mi) 24962 Pence Springs (9.8 mi) 24985 Wayside (10.5 mi) 24910 Alderson (11.3 mi) 24941 Gap Mills (11.3 mi) 24981 Talcott (11.3 mi) 24916 Asbury (11.4 mi) 24925 Caldwell (11.5 mi) 24945 Greenville (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	834
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	37.48 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	37.6592
Longitude	-80.5273
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	52.5%	56.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	33.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	9.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

834

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$41,563

Median household income

$28,623

Per capita income

$203,800

Median home value

$611

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

318

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

108

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	138	16.5%
18 and over	696	83.5%
65 and over	266	31.9%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	818	98.1%
Two or more races	16	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.5%	56.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	33.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	9.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 21.4%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 31.2%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	21.4%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	31.2%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	2.5%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$41,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 18.5%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,800
Median rent / month	$611
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	83.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	28.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	26.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	66.5%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.9%
Electricity	44.0%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%
Fuel oil	10.9%
Wood	13.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	188	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	92	25.6%
Female householder, no spouse	72	20.1%
Households with children under 18	62	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	173	48.2%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.0%	25.5%
Married	68.6%	48.4%
Separated	9.9%	0.0%
Widowed	6.1%	21.1%
Divorced	7.4%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 56.3%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	5.2%
Elementary school	110	57.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	72	37.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.3%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Finance & real estate 8.9%

Retail trade 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Other services 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	29.5%
Sales & office	27.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.7%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	18.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	14.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 8.0%

18 and over 21.6%

Married-couple families 23.4%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.6%
Retirement income	38.4%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	39.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	12.3%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	61.2%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	834	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)	834	100.0%
Born in same state	834	100.0%
Born in different state	710	85.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	126	15.1%
French	110	13.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	102	12.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24976

What city is ZIP code 24976 in?

ZIP code 24976 is primarily assigned to Sinks Grove, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24976 in?

ZIP code 24976 falls within Monroe County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24976 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 24976 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24976 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 24976 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24976?

19% of residents in ZIP code 24976 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 24976 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 24976 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24976 in?

ZIP code 24976 observes the EST timezone.