ZIP Code 24839 in Hanover, WV

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Hanover, West Virginia
County:Wyoming County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:1:14:36 AM
Population:620 [See All]
Area Codes:304 / 681
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.5845, -81.7701
Land Area:16.86 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 24839 has 620 residents and 249 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 47.3 years, older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (97.6%, much higher than the state average of 89.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:620Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:397Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:273Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:36.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$31,477Source: Census ACS
Households:249Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.49Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.87Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--9631,1801,1151,3001,4971,3971,3991,7051,5591,266996562397
Decennial Census1,523------------------620------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 47.3

Male Median Age: 52.5

Female Median Age: 42.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1510716207246181725253539235132
Female12211724248247381929151133141016
Total27312440441548135636544046723715148
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:60597.90%
Black:10.16%
Hispanic:*81.29%
Asian:00%
American Indian:30.49%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:10.16%
Total:618100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:30749.52%52.5 years
Females:31350.48%42.6 years
Total:620100%47.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:397100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:397100%
Total Native Population:397100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $31,477, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $8,496 (37.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,717. Family households earn a median of $33,333 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,333). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,242), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 32.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.3%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (26.4%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$22,981$23,649$18,906$23,066$30,057$34,866$36,544$50,596$50,194$41,250$26,490$26,912$31,477
Median Family Income$30,053$24,810$23,050$31,250$35,761$39,760$48,375$51,308$50,750$46,600$28,333$30,417$33,333
Median NonFamily Income$15,326$16,204$15,946$15,990$16,793$22,500$21,389$36,435$37,917$38,482$0$0$0
Median Male Income$19,297$32,019$46,250$51,250$0$78,250$78,333$77,801$56,339$51,778$38,611$51,250$0
Median Female Income$25,500$17,240$17,446$0$0$33,000$33,523$33,365$40,109$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:11028.57%
Unemployed:143.64%
Not In Labor Force:26167.79%
Total:385100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2421.82%
Service:2724.55%
Sales and Office:109.09%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2926.36%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2018.18%
Total Civilian Employed Population:110100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($155,600), is down $45,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($850), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $783. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.46% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 22.54% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.06%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$45,300$47,300$58,000$60,900$57,400$58,600$70,500$53,600$52,000$48,500$74,100$24,200$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:32100.00%
Total:32100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$480$539$707$713$726$783$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):11077.46%
Renter Occupied:3222.54%
Total Occupied Housing Units:142100%

Occupied Housing Units:14275.94%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4524.06%
Total Housing Units:187100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:7137.97%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:11662.03%
Total Housing Units:187100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 8.10% 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 74.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 74.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 10.20%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%), up 1.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.80 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (51.25%). College enrollment is 51.25%, which is on par with the state rate (25.10%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:6822.82%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:93.02%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):14749.33%
Some college, no degree:258.39%
Associate's degree:258.39%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:248.05%
Total:298100%
High school or higher:22174.16%
Bachelor's degree or higher:248.05%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:17637.37%
Public Insurance:29562.63%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:471100%
Has Health Insurance:471100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty8.8%25.2%34.4%26.0%27.4%25.1%17.8%17.0%16.0%17.3%28.7%23.4%10.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1215.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):2733.75%
College or graduate school:4151.25%
Total:80100%
Early Childhood:1215.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2733.75%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 24839 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 48 people with an annual payroll of $1,939,000. USPS data shows 110 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:110Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:430Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:110Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:11Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$497,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,939,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:48Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 24839 is located in Wyoming County, West Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 24839. It covers 16.86 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.18 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:16.86 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.18 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


24843 | | 24836

Schools in ZIP Code 24839


ZIP Code 24839 is in the Wyoming County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Huff Cons Elementary & Middle School 374 Lizard Creek Road
Hanover, WV 24839
District: Wyoming County School District
Turkey Ridge Independent Baptist School 11046 Appalachian Hwy
Oceana, WV 24870
District: Private SchoolNearby
Beth Haven Christian School 140 Beth Haven Rd
Chauncey, WV 25612
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christian Faith Academy 93 Randy Hager Ln
Madison, WV 25130
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 24839


Ralph R Willis Career And Technical Center 144 Vocational Road, Three Mile Curve
Stollings, WV 25646
Type: Post Secondary
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College Dempsey Branch Road
Mount Gay, WV 25637
Type: Post Secondary
Mingo Extended Learning Center 165 Bulldog Blvd
Delbarton, WV 25670
Type: Post Secondary
Appalachian Beauty School 25429 US Hwy 119n
Belfry, KY 41514
Type: Post Secondary
Appalachian School Of Law 1169 Edgewater Drive
Grundy, VA 24614
Type: Post Secondary
Appalachian College Of Pharmacy 1060 Dragon Road
Oakwood, VA 24631
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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