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Bluefield, WV
City in Mercer County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 24701.
Population
9,387
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,046
ZIP codes
1
Bluefield and its ZIP codes
Bluefield at a glance
- Bluefield is about 14 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 17th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $49,375, 17% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,400 (35% below West Virginia) and median rent is $804 a month.
Local data for Bluefield, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bluefield, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,375
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$105,400
Median rent
$804/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
30.8%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (881), Irish Americans (798), Scottish Americans (318).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Bluefield.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,374
19,507 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,206
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$487M
FY 2026, $8,162 per person
How people get to work
Bluefield, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bluefield, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
498
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 22°F
45.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bluefield, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Bluefield
1 in or overlapping Bluefield. Population shown
Cities near Bluefield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Brush ForkCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Bluefield, VATown | 3 mi | 9.5 |
| BluewellCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Falls Mills, VACensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| MontcalmCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.7 |
| Rocky Gap, VACensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| BramwellTown | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Pocahontas, VATown | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Bastian, VACensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Boissevain, VACensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.1 |
| PrincetonCity | 10 mi | 3 |
| MaybeuryCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| MatoakaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| LashmeetCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Springville, VACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.5 |
| Bland, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bluefield, WV in?
- Bluefield is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Bluefield, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bluefield include 24701.
- What is the population of Bluefield, WV?
- About 9,387 people live in Bluefield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bluefield?
- Nearby places include Brush Fork (1.9 mi), Bluefield, VA (3 mi), Bluewell (4.2 mi), Falls Mills, VA (4.9 mi), Montcalm (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023