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Bud, WV
Census-designated place in Wyoming County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 24716.
Population
644
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
206
ZIP codes
1
Bud and its ZIP codes
Bud at a glance
- Bud is about 2.8 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $25,548, 57% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
Local data for Bud, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bud, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,548
Poverty rate
12.4%
Homeownership
56.8%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
53.3
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wyoming County. PPP loans are for Bud.
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,600
4,303 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,314
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$141M
FY 2026, $6,592 per person
PPP loans
$16.7K
1 loan, 3 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bud, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.1%
Environment and hazard risk
Bud, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
293
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bud, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Bud
1 in or overlapping Bud. Population shown
Cities near Bud
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CorinneCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| ItmannCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1 |
| MullensCity | 4 mi | 1.8 |
| CovelCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| New RichmondCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| RhodellTown | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| CrumplerCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.5 |
| HelenCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| NorthforkTown | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| KeystoneCity | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| PinevilleTown | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| VivianCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| MatoakaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| KimballTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| MaybeuryCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| LashmeetCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bud, WV in?
- Bud is in Wyoming County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Bud, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bud include 24716.
- What is the population of Bud, WV?
- About 644 people live in Bud, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bud?
- Nearby places include Corinne (3.2 mi), Itmann (3.3 mi), Mullens (4 mi), Covel (4.3 mi), New Richmond (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023