🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

24712

Athens

ZIP Code 24712 is a standard zip code serving Athens, Athens, West Virginia (WV), in Mercer County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,063 with a median household income of $38,043. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: West Virginia (WV)
County: Mercer
City: Athens
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.432300
Longitude: -80.997400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 8.85 mi²
Water Area: 0.04 mi²
Population Density: 233.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.502827°N, 37.408963°S, -80.976678°E, -81.064546°W

With 2,063 residents spread across 8.85 square miles, this area has a population density of 233.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,063

Population

40th percentile

$38,043

Median Income

20th percentile

$119,100

Median Home Value

45th percentile

8.85 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 24712 is $38,043, and the median home value is $119,100. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

731

Total Units

645

Occupied Units

88.2%

Occupancy Rate

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