24898 ZIP Code — Wyoming, WV
Wyoming County, West Virginia
ZIP code 24898 is located in Wyoming, West Virginia, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 2.29 square miles and serves a population of 164 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.
164
population
2.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24898 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24898
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24898. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
24818 Brenton (3.9 mi)
24874 Pineville (4 mi)
24880 Rock View (5.5 mi)
24849 Jesse (5.7 mi)
25845 Glen Fork (5.8 mi)
24822 Clear Fork (6.5 mi)
25876 Saulsville (8.6 mi)
24882 Simon (9 mi)
24828 Davy (9.2 mi)
25913 Ravencliff (9.4 mi)
24823 Coal Mountain (9.5 mi)
24870 Oceana (9.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 164 |
| Population density | 72 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 54 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.29 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.5907 |
| Longitude | -81.6037 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 304/681 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
164
Population
72
People per sq mi
0.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$0
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
103
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
76
65–74
88
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 164 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 164 | 100.0% |
| Median age | 0.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 100% |
Household income
$15k–$25k
100.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 100.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 14.6% |
| Single-family detached | 14.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 85.4% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 85.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 85.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 100.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 88 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 88 | 100.0% |
| Average household size | 1.86 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
53.7%
Some HS, no diploma
46.3%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| 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
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 | 100.0% |
| Retirement income | 100.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| High blood pressure | 43.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.2% |
| Diabetes | 14.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| Arthritis | 39.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.7% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 28.8% |
| Binge drinking | 11.3% |
| No physical activity | 36.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 43.0% |
| Depression | 31.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.6% |
| Poor mental health | 20.4% |
| Poor physical health | 16.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.1% |
| Visited dentist | 47.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 24.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 46.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 46.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 100.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 164 | 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) | 164 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 164 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 164 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 53.7% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24898
What city is ZIP code 24898 in?
ZIP code 24898 is primarily assigned to Wyoming, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24898 in?
ZIP code 24898 falls within Wyoming County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 24898 have an older population?
100% of residents in ZIP code 24898 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 24898 have a large retiree population?
100% of households in ZIP code 24898 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 24898?
ZIP code 24898 has an estimated population of 164 residents, with a density of 72 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 24898 in?
ZIP code 24898 observes the EST timezone.