24985 ZIP Code — Wayside, WV

Monroe County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24985 is located in Wayside, West Virginia, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 14.41 square miles and serves a population of 314 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 24985

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Overall, ZIP code 24985 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

314

population

14.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24985 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24985

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24985. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wayside	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24981 Talcott (2.6 mi) 24962 Pence Springs (4.3 mi) 24993 Wolfcreek (4.7 mi) 24945 Greenville (6.6 mi) 24918 Ballard (7.2 mi) 24935 Forest Hill (8.3 mi) 25951 Hinton (8.7 mi) 24910 Alderson (9.8 mi) 24951 Lindside (10.3 mi) 24976 Sinks Grove (10.5 mi) 24963 Peterstown (12.1 mi) 25978 Nimitz (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	314
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	14.41 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.6088
Longitude	-80.7088
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

314

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

Median household income

$30,023

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

107

Housing units

1.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	41	13.1%
18 and over	273	86.9%
65 and over	8	2.5%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	314	100%

Household income

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 45.7%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	45.7%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	18.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 47.7%

$50k–$100k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 28.4%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.7%
Renter occupied	4.3%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	53.2%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	37.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.5%
3 bedrooms	84.7%
4 bedrooms	1.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	8.7%
2 vehicles	58.7%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	50.0%
Propane / LP gas	18.5%
Wood	31.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	72	78.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	4	4.3%
Households with children under 18	17	18.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	8	8.7%
Average household size	3.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.0%	3.6%
Married	82.9%	96.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.6%	0.0%
Divorced	4.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 49.8%

Some college, no degree 33.8%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	1.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	10.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	27.6%
High school	14	48.3%
College / grad school	4	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 52.6%

Construction 27.6%

Public administration 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Other services 5.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	27.0%
Sales & office	33.2%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	44.9%
Government	55.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.6%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.3

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.3%
Retirement income	8.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.3%
Public insurance	8.9%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	26.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	295	93.9%
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)	314	100.0%
Born in same state	314	100.0%
Born in different state	234	74.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	25	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.3%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24985

What city is ZIP code 24985 in?

ZIP code 24985 is primarily assigned to Wayside, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24985 in?

ZIP code 24985 falls within Monroe County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24985 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 24985 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24985 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 24985 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 24985?

ZIP code 24985 has an estimated population of 314 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24985 in?

ZIP code 24985 observes the EST timezone.