What city is ZIP code 24712?

ZIP code 24712 is in Athens, WV (Mercer County).

What county is ZIP code 24712 in?

ZIP code 24712 is mostly in Mercer County, West Virginia.

How many people live in ZIP code 24712?

About 2,913 people live in the 24712 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 24712

Athens, WV, Mercer County

Population

2,913

Land area

11.8sq mi

People per sq mi

246

City

Athens

ZIP 24712 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 24712 at a glance

ZIP 24712 (Athens) is about 3.3 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
The median household income is $80,625, 35% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,800 (31% above West Virginia) and median rent is $975 a month.

Local data for ZIP 24712

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 24712, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$80,625

Poverty rate

10.6%

Median home value

$213,800

Median rent

$975/mo

Homeownership

87.5%

Bachelor's or higher

37.5%

Median age

21.5

Average commute

29.8 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

471

$17.1M annual payroll

PPP loans

$3.7M

21 loans

Campaign donations

$2,052

6% D, 76% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 24712, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

82° / 22°F

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 24712, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.2%

U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.6%

U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 24712?: ZIP code 24712 is in Athens, WV (Mercer County).
What county is ZIP code 24712 in?: ZIP code 24712 is mostly in Mercer County, West Virginia.
How many people live in ZIP code 24712?: About 2,913 people live in the 24712 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.