24986 ZIP Code — White Sulphur Springs, WV

Greenbrier County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24986 is located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, within Greenbrier County. It covers approximately 240.52 square miles and serves a population of 4,987 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 24986

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,312. 51% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 24986 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,987

population

240.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24986 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24986

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24986. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
White Sulphur Springs	Acceptable
White Sulphur Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24426 Covington (9.4 mi) 24938 Frankford (10.4 mi) 24925 Caldwell (13.1 mi) 24957 Maxwelton (14.1 mi) 24901 Lewisburg (14.6 mi) 24445 Hot Springs (15 mi) 24966 Renick (17.5 mi) 24991 Williamsburg (18.3 mi) 24970 Ronceverte (18.4 mi) 24974 Secondcreek (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,987
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	240.52 sq mi
Water area	0.98 sq mi
Latitude	37.8748
Longitude	-80.1720
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.8%	61.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	25.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	10.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,987

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$42,312

Median household income

$23,963

Per capita income

$122,600

Median home value

$759

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

2,556

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

151

5–9

139

210

10–14

193

101

15–19

20–24

373

25–34

343

374

35–44

344

231

45–54

213

146

55–59

135

150

60–64

138

432

65–74

398

202

75–84

185

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	980	19.7%
18 and over	4,007	80.3%
65 and over	1,400	28.1%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Black or African American 5.3%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,598	91.4%
Black or African American	269	5.3%
Two or more races	64	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	43	0.9%
Other race	43	0.9%
Asian	13	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.8%	61.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	25.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	10.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 25.8%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	25.8%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
Median income	$42,312

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 31.4%

$100k–$150k 32.6%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,600
Median rent / month	$759
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	29.1%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	12.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.7%
Electricity	44.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	9.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	929	42.6%
Cohabiting couple	130	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	469	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	655	30.0%
Households with children under 18	550	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,000	45.8%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	21.0%
Married	49.2%	45.0%
Separated	3.4%	0.9%
Widowed	8.1%	16.2%
Divorced	9.3%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	2.1%
Kindergarten	147	16.4%
Elementary school	518	57.6%
High school	141	15.7%
College / grad school	74	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.9%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Retail trade 9.9%

Information 7.3%

Professional & management 6.7%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Construction 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	34.3%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 11.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	37.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	341	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	45.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,832	96.9%
Spanish	69	1.4%
Other Indo-European	31	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,881	97.9%
Born in same state	4,850	97.3%
Born in different state	3,076	61.7%
Foreign born	31	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	106	2.1%
Not a US citizen	1	0.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,762	35.3%
Italian	671	13.5%
French	386	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	0.5%
Polish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24986

What city is ZIP code 24986 in?

ZIP code 24986 is primarily assigned to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24986 in?

ZIP code 24986 falls within Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24986 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 24986 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24986 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 24986 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24986?

The median home value in ZIP code 24986 is $122,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 24986?

The median household income in ZIP code 24986 is $42,312, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 24986 in?

ZIP code 24986 observes the EST timezone.