Zip Code 24981

WV · Population: 572

A
84/100
76
B+
Safety
95
A+
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 24981

Zip code 24981 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 572 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $130,585 and home values around N/A, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$130,585
Home Value
—
Rent
—
Median Age
64
College Educated
60.2%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
44.8%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability95A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).