NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 24938

WV · Population: 1,653

B
64/100
90
A+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
33
D
Jobs
Zip 24938, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 24938

Zip code 24938 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 1,653 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 64/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $75,938 and home values around $168,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$75,938
Home Value
$168,800
Rent
—
Median Age
36
College Educated
8%
Unemployment
10%
Owner-Occupied
81.4%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety90A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy33DLower unemployment = higher
Overall64BWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).