24977 ZIP Code — Smoot, WV

Greenbrier County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24977 is located in Smoot, West Virginia, within Greenbrier County. It covers approximately 18.54 square miles and serves a population of 450 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24977

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 $89,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $50,265. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 24977 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

450
population
18.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24977 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24977

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24977. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Smoot Acceptable
Smoot Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
24931 Crawley (5.1 mi) 24916 Asbury (7.1 mi) 25984 Rupert (7.6 mi) 25958 Charmco (8.1 mi) 25962 Rainelle (8.2 mi) 24910 Alderson (8.8 mi) 25976 Meadow Bridge (10 mi) 24991 Williamsburg (11.5 mi) 25981 Quinwood (11.6 mi) 25985 Sandstone (12.8 mi) 24970 Ronceverte (13.1 mi) 25977 Meadow Creek (13.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 450
Population density 24 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 18.54 sq mi
Water area 0.16 sq mi
Latitude 37.8767
Longitude -80.6827
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 72.3% 61.2% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 0.0% 25.9% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 27.7% 10.6% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.3% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

450
Population
24
People per sq mi
49.0
Median age
$50,265
Median household income
$23,728
Per capita income
$89,400
Median home value
$674
Median monthly rent
67.4%
Home ownership
6.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
126
Housing units
3.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
15
20–24
28
31
25–34
55
13
35–44
24
60
45–54
108
15
65–74
26
27
75–84
48
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1800.0%
18 and over450100.0%
65 and over11625.8%
Median age49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White450100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 72.3% 61.2% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 0.0% 25.9% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 27.7% 10.6% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.3% 3.1%
$15k–$25k 27.3%
$35k–$50k 20.9%
$50k–$75k 24.6%
$75k–$100k 27.3%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k27.3%
$35k–$50k20.9%
$50k–$75k24.6%
$75k–$100k27.3%
Median income$50,265

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%
$50k–$100k 57.1%
$100k–$150k 11.9%
$200k–$300k 19.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$89,400
Median rent / month$674
Owner occupied67.4%
Renter occupied32.6%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached74.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes19.3%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.52

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19997.0%
1980–198938.5%
1970–19790.0%
1960–196935.3%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19498.0%
1939 or earlier11.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms79.1%
3 bedrooms20.9%
4 bedrooms0.0%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle22.5%
2 vehicles57.8%
3 or more19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity58.3%
Propane / LP gas14.4%
Wood27.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14879.1%
Cohabiting couple158.0%
Male householder, no spouse00.0%
Female householder, no spouse2412.8%
Households with children under 1800.0%
Households with seniors (65+)6032.1%
Average household size2.41

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married10.0%30.7%
Married90.0%61.0%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%8.3%
Divorced0.0%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 81.6%
Some college, no degree 14.7%
Associate's degree 0.0%
Bachelor's degree 3.7%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher100.0%
Bachelor's or higher3.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school00.0%
High school00.0%
College / grad school29100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 60.2%
Agriculture & mining 20.1%
Construction 11.8%
Finance & real estate 4.3%
Professional & management 3.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts8.2%
Service20.7%
Sales & office39.1%
Natural resources & construction11.8%
Production & transportation20.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector91.1%
Government8.9%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.9%
Carpool19.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)25.3

Poverty

All people 6.9%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 6.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.1%
Retirement income32.1%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP8.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.1%
High blood pressure46.1%
High cholesterol39.3%
Diabetes14.7%
Heart disease9.5%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis38.4%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease12.4%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.8%
Binge drinking12.0%
No physical activity30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.2%
Depression26.4%
Fair or poor health21.7%
Poor mental health17.8%
Poor physical health15.6%
No health insurance10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.2%
Visited dentist56.4%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss18.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans102.2%
Disability%
Any disability0.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.0%
65 and over0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.9%
Public insurance31.3%
No insurance19.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only450100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)450100.0%
Born in same state450100.0%
Born in different state37583.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab23051.1%
French6614.7%
AncestryCount%
Italian316.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.6%
Internet access88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24977

What city is ZIP code 24977 in?

ZIP code 24977 is primarily assigned to Smoot, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24977 in?

ZIP code 24977 falls within Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24977?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 24977 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 24977 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24977?

The median home value in ZIP code 24977 is $89,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 24977?

ZIP code 24977 has an estimated population of 450 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24977 in?

ZIP code 24977 observes the EST timezone.

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