ZIP Code 24986, West Virginia
ZIP Code 24986 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 24986 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Greenbrier County / Pocahontas County, West Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,014. The land area covers 240.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,014 | ±600 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs | ±5.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,251 | ±261 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,073 | ±249 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,251 | ±261 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 822 | ±194 |
| Median Home Value | $121,000 | ±$14,243 |
| Median Gross Rent | $848 | ±$56 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,610 | ±$7,110 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,812 | ±$2,432 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | ±7.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 688 | ±364 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,003 | ±386 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.1% | ±5.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 31,851 (2024)
ID: 176933
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY COMMISSION ASSISTANT
912 COURT ST N, LEWISBURG WV 24901
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Covington, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Covington, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Covington, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Frankford, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Hillsboro, WV | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | N | Covington, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Covington, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Covington, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | White Sulphur Springs, WV | |
| 5 Nearby | 10-17 | COVINGTON, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mountain Gateway Community College
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College | 17.7 mi away | 1000 College Drive, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422-1000 |
5408632800
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ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 406 W. RIVERSIDE STREET, COVINGTON, VA, 24426 |
(540) 962-3321
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West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
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College | 17.9 mi away | 400 Lee Street North, Lewisburg, WV, 24901 |
3046456270
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 344 MAIN STREET WEST, WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, WV, 24986 |
(304) 536-1171
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HILLSBORO
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 54 THIRD STREET, HILLSBORO, WV, 24946 |
(304) 653-4936
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GREENBRIER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 152 ROBERT W. MCCORMICK DRIVE, LEWISBURG, WV, 24901 |
(304) 647-7568
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CLIFTON FORGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 535 CHURCH STREET, CLIFTON FORGE, VA, 24422 |
(540) 863-2519
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POCAHONTAS COUNTY LIBRARIES & VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 500 8TH STREET, MARLINTON, WV, 24954 |
(304) 799-6000
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BATH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.2 mi away | 96 COURT HOUSE HILL, WARM SPRINGS, VA, 24484 |
(540) 839-7286
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RONCEVERTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.4 mi away | 500 MAIN STREET W., RONCEVERTE, WV, 24970 |
(304) 647-7400
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GATHRIGHT DAM, VA US, located 10.6 miles from ZCTA5 24986. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.8° | 22.9° | 31.9° | 2.94" | 4.9" |
| February | 44.5° | 24.4° | 34.4° | 2.69" | 5.8" |
| March | 53.1° | 30.6° | 41.8° | 3.49" | 3.5" |
| April | 65.2° | 39.6° | 52.4° | 3.57" | 0.3" |
| May | 72.3° | 49.3° | 60.8° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.6° | 57.8° | 68.2° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.1° | 61.7° | 71.9° | 3.79" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.0° | 60.5° | 70.7° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.2° | 54.2° | 64.7° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.1° | 42.2° | 53.7° | 2.52" | 0.1" |
| November | 54.0° | 32.2° | 43.1° | 2.57" | 0.3" |
| December | 44.1° | 26.4° | 35.2° | 3.20" | 3.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callaghan CDP | CDP | 8.3 mi | — |
| White Sulphur Springs city | City | 11.9 mi | — |
| Falling Spring town | Town | 12.3 mi | — |
| Covington city | City | 13.1 mi | — |
| Mallow CDP | CDP | 14.5 mi | — |
| Hillsboro town | Town | 15.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 24986. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.