24701 Zip Code Profile

24701 is a suburban zip code in Bluefield, West Virginia. Median household income here ($26,882) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $66,300) are fairly typical for the Bluefield area.

The average family income here is $42,581/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 24701 is $33,189.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 24701 earn an average of $31,340/year. Women earn only $18,445/year.

7,606 people in 24701 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 24701? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.7 minutes.

The median age here is 43 . There are 9,853 men and 10,933 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 12,366 people (out of the 20,786 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 9,642 homes, and 671 businesses every day. 153 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

24701 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 37 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Algiers, Algeria!) and -81 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 2,558 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population:20,786
• White Population:17,903
• Black Population:3,008
• Hispanic Population:161
• Asian Population:86
• Hawaiian Population:6
• Indian Population:144
• Male Population:9,853
• Female Population:10,933
• Median Age:43
• Median Age of Males:41
• Median Age of Females:45

• Geography

• Region:South
• Division:South Atlantic
• State:West Virginia
• CBSA Type:Micropolitan
• CBSA Name:Bluefield WV-VA
• County:Mercer
• City: Bluefield
• Longitude:-81.2
• Latitude:37.3
• Elevation:2,558 feet above sea levele
• Area code:304

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters:7,489
• Drive alone:6,201
• Carpool:1,035
• Public transit:33
• Ride bikes or walk:153


• Average commute time:21.7 minutes.
•    0 - 5:393
•    5 - 9:1,229
•    10 - 14:1,653
•    15 - 19:1,428
•    20 - 24:1,025
•    25 - 29:337
•    30 - 34:514
•    35 - 39:116
•    40 - 44:48
•    45 - 59:220
•    60 - 89:230
•    90 plus:296

• The Economics

• Average House Value:$66,300
• Average Annual Household Income:$30,863
• Businesses:540
• Employees:7,979
• Annual Payroll:$232,626,000
• Average Family Income:$42,581
• Median Family Income:$26,882
• Average Income for Men:$31,340
• Average Income for Women:$18,445

• The Politics

• Congressional District:03
• Congressional District Land Area:9332.0
• Sr Senator: John D., IV Rockefeller (D)
• Jr Senator: Joe, III Manchin (D)
• US House Representative: Nick J. Rahall II (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code:055
• State FIPS Code:54

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View all schools in Bluefield

Primary Schools

Bluefield Intermediate School

1301 Southview Drive

Bluefield, WV 24701

(304) 327-8339

Bluewell Elementary School

Rt 4 Box 480

Bluefield, WV 24701

(304) 589-5057

Brushfork Elementary School

Rt 4 Box 93

Bluefield, WV 24701

(304) 325-7066

Ceres Elementary School

Rt 2 Box 189

Bluefield, WV 24701

(304) 325-6786

Memorial Elementary School

319 Memorial Ave

Bluefield, WV 24701

(304) 327-8106

Whitethorn Elementary School

1919 Maryland Avenue

Bluefield, WV 24701

(304) 327-6217

Middle Schools

Bluefield Middle School

2002 Stadium Drive

Bluefield, WV 24701

(304) 325-2481

High Schools

Bluefield High School

535 West Cumberland Road

Bluefield, WV 24701

(304) 325-9116