| City: | Montcalm, West Virginia |
| County: | Mercer County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 3:07:21 AM |
| Population: | 1,314 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.3492, -81.2425 |
| Land Area: | 10.186 sq mi |
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Montcalm sits in southern West Virginia's Mercer County, a small community of 1,314 residents in coal country. Despite its compact 0.04 square mile footprint, this is classified as a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery for the surrounding area.
The Montcalm post office maintains 213 PO Boxes serving 573 households, a 37% adoption rate. Most residents (63%) receive mail via limited street delivery on one city route and one rural route. Streets like Simmons River Road, Freedom Road, and Shady Rest Road serve the scattered housing. The ZIP+4 database includes General Delivery (route G001), available for those without boxes or street addresses.
This is an aging, working-class community. Median age is 50.2 years. Homeownership is high at 88.5% (507 of 573 occupied homes). Most housing is old: over 90% of units were built before 1939. Median home value is $120,700, and median household income is $28,927. About 15% of adults have bachelor's degrees.
The workforce pattern points to transportation and government employment. Of workers tracked by the Census, 242 work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. Another 123 work in public administration, including 21 federal workers. About 26% work from home. The Census shows zero business establishments within the ZIP boundary.
Montcalm's population is 95% white (1,250 of 1,314 residents), with 231 identifying as Hispanic or Latino. Average household size is 2.3 people. The housing stock includes 636 total units, with 573 occupied and 63 vacant. Only 7 units are seasonal or recreational.
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Montcalm, WV 24737Street names like Simmons River Road, Freedom Road, and Shady Rest Road reflect rural West Virginia character.
ZIP Code 24737 has 1,314 residents and 573 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 50.2 years, significantly older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (95.1%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.5%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,314Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,169Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 129.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $28,927Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 573Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $120,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.29Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.03Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 209 | 137 | 107 | 50 | 72 | 95 | 99 | 182 | 179 | 174 | 1,339 | 1,312 | 1,169 |
| Decennial Census | 243 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,314 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.2
Male Median Age: 49.3
Female Median Age: 51.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 22 | 45 | 35 | 56 | 32 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 33 | 43 | 64 | 54 | 38 | 53 | 66 | 37 | 0 | 8 |
| Female | 33 | 41 | 30 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 42 | 49 | 54 | 32 | 60 | 66 | 57 | 34 | 30 | 9 |
| Total | 55 | 86 | 65 | 80 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 41 | 75 | 92 | 118 | 86 | 98 | 119 | 123 | 71 | 30 | 17 |
| White: | 1,250 | 97.96% |
| Black: | 20 | 1.57% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 0.24% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.08% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.16% |
| Total: | 1,276 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 658 | 50.08% | 49.3 years |
| Females: | 656 | 49.92% | 51.3 years |
| Total: | 1,314 | 100% | 50.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,169 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 1,169 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,169 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $28,927, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is down $19,137 (39.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,927. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $29,175 for nonfamily households (a difference of $29,175). By gender, male median income is $45,821 and female is $45,201, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $620 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 44.9%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (47.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,064 | $48,750 | $22,222 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,464 | $28,049 | $31,595 | $28,927 |
| Median Family Income | $47,542 | $49,107 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,902 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $48,365 | $22,206 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,250 | $28,681 | $29,175 |
| Median Male Income | $48,185 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,417 | $41,310 | $45,821 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,855 | $44,926 | $45,201 |
| Employed: | 386 | 44.88% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 474 | 55.12% |
| Total: | 860 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 184 | 47.67% |
| Service: | 24 | 6.22% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 2.85% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 60 | 15.54% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 107 | 27.72% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 386 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $120,700, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $83,400 (223.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $120,700. The median gross rent is $521, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is down $244 (31.90%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $521. Of occupied housing, owners make up 53.20% (15.89% with a mortgage, 84.11% free-and-clear) and renters 46.80% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.51%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $37,300 | $36,000 | $28,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,400 | $0 | $120,700 |
| Less than $500: | 13 | 5.73% |
| $500 to $999: | 60 | 26.43% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 154 | 67.84% |
| Total: | 227 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $765 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $417 | $491 | $521 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 41 | 8.45% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 217 | 44.74% |
| Renter Occupied: | 227 | 46.80% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 485 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 485 | 84.49% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 89 | 15.51% |
| Total Housing Units: | 574 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 488 | 85.02% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 86 | 14.98% |
| Total Housing Units: | 574 | 100% |
In 2023, 15.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 64.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.00%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). The share of people in poverty is 53.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 31.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (67.37%). College enrollment is 3.63%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 278 | 35.50% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 210 | 26.82% |
| Some college, no degree: | 153 | 19.54% |
| Associate's degree: | 24 | 3.07% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 118 | 15.07% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 783 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 505 | 64.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 118 | 15.07% |
| Private Insurance: | 613 | 50.66% |
| Public Insurance: | 504 | 41.65% |
| No Insurance: | 93 | 7.69% |
| Total: | 1,210 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,117 | 92.31% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 22.0% | 29.5% | 51.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 66.7% | 61.1% | 100.0% | 37.7% | 35.0% | 53.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 223 | 67.37% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 96 | 29.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 12 | 3.63% |
| Total: | 331 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 319 | 96.37% |
ZIP Code 24737 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 210Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 24737 is located in Mercer County, West Virginia, within the Bluefield, WV-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14140) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 98,995 people, about 1.33% of whom live in ZIP Code 24737. It covers 10.186 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.028 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Bluefield, WV-VASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 14140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 98,995Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 10.186 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.028 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6275.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5455372Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Montcalm CDP; West VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 24737 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.