ZIP Code 24974 in Secondcreek, WV

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Secondcreek, West Virginia
County:Monroe County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:1:16:53 AM
Population:203 [See All]
Area Codes:304 / 681
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.6550, -80.4466
Land Area:6.72 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 24974 has 203 residents and 79 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 49.5 years, older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 34.0% male and 66.0% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.6%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, 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:203Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:348Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:223Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:30.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$21,994Source: Census ACS
Households:79Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$79,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.57Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.06Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--219261280234242240248321328352382335348
Decennial Census299------------------203------
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: 49.5

Male Median Age: 50.8

Female Median Age: 45.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male43503103951306102230
Female757144121233213153891025
Total11812147131261272615918111255
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:19291.87%
Black:20.96%
Hispanic:*73.35%
Asian:00%
American Indian:10.48%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:73.35%
Total:209100%
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:6933.99%50.8 years
Females:13466.01%45.5 years
Total:203100%49.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:348100.00%
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:348100%
Total Native Population:348100.00%
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 $21,994, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $11,399 (34.1%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,472. Family households earn a median of $36,136 versus $20,506 for nonfamily households (a difference of $15,630). 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 narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 30.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is narrowly below the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Service (54.9%).

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$33,393$33,839$34,063$40,292$40,703$40,478$35,764$37,381$38,466$28,073$0$0$21,994
Median Family Income$33,929$36,250$41,000$41,042$41,797$41,691$41,304$53,750$63,828$42,778$0$0$36,136
Median NonFamily Income$0$8,523$0$0$0$0$0$0$16,515$0$0$0$20,506
Median Male Income$28,571$28,929$28,333$26,000$0$36,447$48,750$31,648$32,083$22,188$21,389$22,563$0
Median Female Income$0$11,912$0$25,536$0$0$0$0$0$0$27,813$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:9128.89%
Unemployed:51.59%
Not In Labor Force:21969.52%
Total:315100%
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:2224.18%
Service:5054.95%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1112.09%
Production, transportation, and material moving:88.79%
Total Civilian Employed Population:91100%
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 $79,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $32,000 (28.73%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($850), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (18.52% with a mortgage, 81.48% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the state rate (16.08%).

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$111,400$119,300$112,500$115,800$101,200$107,400$87,300$100,300$86,600$82,600$59,100$62,200$79,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
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$0$0$0$0$0$0$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):2518.52%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):11081.48%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:135100%

Occupied Housing Units:135100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:135100%
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:8160.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:5440.00%
Total Housing Units:135100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 4.70% 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 80.80%, 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 66.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 40.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 27.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 40.00 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 high school (35.29%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), 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:155.05%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4214.14%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):13746.13%
Some college, no degree:8929.97%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:144.71%
Total:297100%
High school or higher:24080.81%
Bachelor's degree or higher:144.71%
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:19245.28%
Public Insurance:23254.72%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:424100%
Has Health Insurance:424100.00%
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 Poverty12.9%27.4%24.2%19.7%18.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%21.2%18.9%22.1%40.0%
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:00.00%
Kindergarten:1631.37%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1733.33%
High school (grades 9-12):1835.29%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:51100%
Early Childhood:1631.37%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):51100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Business demographic information for ZIP Code 24974 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 87 residential mailboxes and 4 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:87Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:4Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:193Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:87Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 24974 is located in Monroe 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 24974. It covers 6.72 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.025 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:6.72 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.025 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


24976 | | 24970

Schools in ZIP Code 24974


We could not locate which school district 24974 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.

Mountain View Elementary & Middle School 121 Mountain View Drive
Union, WV 24983
District: Monroe County School DistrictNearby
Monroe County Vocational Center 74 James Monroe Drive
Lindside, WV 24951
District: Monroe County School DistrictNearby
James Monroe High School 142 James Monroe Drive
Lindside, WV 24951
District: Monroe County School DistrictNearby
Peterstown Elementary School 150 College Drive
Peterstown, WV 24963
District: Monroe County School DistrictNearby
Peterstown Middle School 56 College Drive
Peterstown, WV 24963
District: Monroe County School DistrictNearby
Seneca Trail Christian Academy 321 Trailblazer Dr
Ronceverte, WV 24970
District: Private SchoolNearby
Amana Christian Day School 602 Zenith Rd
Gap Mills, WV 24941
District: Private SchoolNearby
Greenbrier Community School 3100 Houfnaggle Rd
Lewisburg, WV 24901
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 24974


West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine 400 Lee Street North
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Type: Post Secondary
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University 210 Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield Dr.
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0131
Type: Post Secondary
Bluefield College - Edward Via College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2265 Kraft Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060-6832
Type: Post Secondary
Edward Via College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2265 Kraft Dr
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Type: Post Secondary
Roanoke College 221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153-3794
Type: Post Secondary
American National University 1813 East Main Street
Salem, VA 24153
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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