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24736 Zip Code (Matoaka, WV) Detailed Profile




City: Matoaka, WV (0.85%)
Counties: Mercer County, WV (61.80%), Wyoming County, WV (38.20%)
Estimated zip code population in 2022: 663
Zip code population in 2010: 902
Zip code population in 2000: 1,023

Houses and condos: 434
Renter-occupied apartments: 36
% of renters here:

13%
State:

26%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 24736: 82.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 28.6 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 23 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

1.6% ($470)
West Virginia:

0.5% ($821)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $454 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $465 (0.5%)

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Males: 339  (51.1%)
Females: 324  (48.9%)

For population 25 years and over in 24736:

  • High school or higher: 55.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.6%
  • Unemployed: 1.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 24736:

  • Never married: 48.9%
  • Now married: 29.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

Zip code 24736 compared to state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
  • Races in zip code 24736 (2022)
    • 64797.9%White
    • 142.1%Two or more races
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Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $30,105
24736:

$30,105
West Virginia:

$155,100



According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in 24736 zip code as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 24736 is 70 to 1.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

51.5 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.3 people
West Virginia:

2.3 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 24736, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $33,327 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$33,327
State:

$56,292

Salary/wage: $30,733 (reported on 81.8% of returns)
Here:

$30,733
State:

$49,093
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1031.1% for AGIs below $25k, 3208.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3840.0% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $33 (reported on 13.6% of returns)
This zip code:

$33
West Virginia:

$1,141
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.1% for AGIs below $25k)

Profit/loss from business: +$7,300 (reported on 9.1% of returns)
Here:

+$7,300
State:

+$12,084
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 162.2% for AGIs below $25k)

Earned income credit: $2,850 (reported on 36.4% of returns)
Here:

$2,850
State:

$2,258
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 155.6% for AGIs below $25k, 146.7% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 95.5%
Here:

95%
State:

93%
(% for various income ranges: 90.9% for AGIs below $25k, 100.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 100.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 100.0% for AGIs $75k-100k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 24736, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $28,043 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$28,043
State:

$48,628

Salary/wage: $28,729 (reported on 81.0% of returns)
Here:

$28,729
State:

$42,328
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 67.9% for AGIs below $25k, 83.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 91.3% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $133 (reported on 14.3% of returns)
This zip code:

$133
West Virginia:

$1,211

Earned income credit: $2,362 (reported on 38.1% of returns)
Here:

$2,362
State:

$2,140
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 12.5% for AGIs below $25k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 57.1%
Here:

57%
State:

49%
(% for various income ranges: 58.3% for AGIs below $25k, 100.0% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 24736, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $22,882 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$22,882
State:

$37,498

Salary/wage: $22,199 (reported on 86.0% of returns)
Here:

$22,199
State:

$33,645
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 83.8% for AGIs below $10k, 76.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 86.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 84.8% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,233 (reported on 18.6% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,233
West Virginia:

$1,465

Taxable dividends: $471 (reported on 5.3% of returns)
Here:

$471
State:

$2,913

Profit/loss from business: +$7,061 (reported on 10.2% of returns)
Here:

+$7,061
State:

+$11,074

Total tax: $2,372 (reported on 56.8% of returns)
24736:

$2,372
State:

$5,372
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.6% for AGIs below $10k, 2.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 11.2% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Earned income credit: $1,893 (reported on 40.7% of returns)
Here:

$1,893
State:

$1,662

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 59.3%
Here:

59%
State:

55%
(% for various income ranges: 60.0% for AGIs below $10k, 58.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 58.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 62.1% for AGIs $50k-75k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$33,207
West Virginia:

$54,329
Matoaka, WV (24736) map Nearest zip codes: 24729, 24719, 24747, 24733, 24737, 24714.
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Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

21.6%
West Virginia:

41.6%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

2.8%
West Virginia:

46.0%
No gay or lesbian households reported

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 51
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 235


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 3 (0 now married, 2 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 82 (56 now married, 25 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 24736 with a mortgage: 33
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

29.9%
Whole state:

17.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

14.1%
Whole state:

9.7%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.2
State:

6.5
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

5.4
State:

4.7
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable location: Matoaka Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

    Churches in zip code 24736 include: Bailey Chapel (A), Beartown Church (B), Mary Branch Church (C), Clark Gap Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Matoaka Cemetery (1), Bailey Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Reservoir: Turkey Gap Slurry Impoundment (A). Display/hide its location on the map

    Streams, rivers, and creeks: Righthand Fork Widemouth Creek (A), Mary Branch (B), Lefthand Fork Widemouth Creek (C), Godfrey Branch (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 02020 or later
  • 142010 to 2019
  • 682000 to 2009
  • 711990 to 1999
  • 231980 to 1989
  • 821970 to 1979
  • 341960 to 1969
  • 311950 to 1959
  • 231940 to 1949
  • 781939 or earlier

Zip code 24736 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Matoaka, WV (24736)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Matoaka, WV (24736)
  • 0no bedroom
  • 41 bedroom
  • 112 bedrooms
  • 1983 bedrooms
  • 354 bedrooms
  • 35+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Matoaka, WV (24736)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Matoaka, WV (24736)
  • 0no bedroom
  • 151 bedroom
  • 02 bedrooms
  • 163 bedrooms
  • 04 bedrooms
  • 75+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Matoaka, WV (24736) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Matoaka, WV (24736) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 7no vehicle
  • 341 vehicle
  • 1952 vehicles
  • 43 vehicles
  • 124 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Matoaka, WV (24736) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Matoaka, WV (24736) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 5no vehicle
  • 91 vehicle
  • 72 vehicles
  • 163 vehicles
  • 04 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

  • Zip code 24736 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 24736 household income distribution in 2022
  • 7Less than $10,000
  • 9$10,000 to $14,999
  • 8$15,000 to $19,999
  • 89$20,000 to $24,999
  • 21$25,000 to $29,999
  • 18$30,000 to $34,999
  • 57$40,000 to $44,999
  • 20$45,000 to $49,999
  • 26$50,000 to $59,999
  • 6$60,000 to $74,999
  • 2$75,000 to $99,999
  • 10$100,000 to $124,999
  • 7$150,000 to $199,999
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 24736

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 24736
  • 3Less than $10,000
  • 8$15,000 to $19,999
  • 79$20,000 to $24,999
  • 65$25,000 to $29,999
  • 22$30,000 to $34,999
  • 4$35,000 to $39,999
  • 38$50,000 to $59,999
  • 12$60,000 to $69,999
  • 3$80,000 to $89,999
  • 9$100,000 to $124,999
  • 5$125,000 to $149,999
  • 7$200,000 to $249,999
  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 24736

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 24736
  • 6$200 to $249
  • 3$250 to $299
  • 1$700 to $749
  • 22No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2022: $679.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $28,966
  • Two or more races householders: $61,023

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $30,105
24736:

$30,105
West Virginia:

$155,100
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $22,984 - $57,976

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $83,869
Here:

$83,869
State:

$206,655

Mobile homes: $22,494
Here:

$22,494
State:

$63,963
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 24736
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 212
  • One, attached: 4
  • 3 or 4: 5
  • 5 to 9: 5
  • Mobile homes: 204

Unemployment: 1.3%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 24736

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 24736
  • 94.7%216Drove a car alone
  • 3.5%8Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 24736

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 24736
  • 1015 to 19 minutes
  • 9520 to 24 minutes
  • 2230 to 34 minutes
  • 6645 to 59 minutes
  • 2160 to 89 minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 77.6%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 663
  • Male householders: 165 (23 living alone), Female householders: 121 (35 living alone)
  • 93 spouses (93 opposite-sex spouses), 82 unmarried partners, (82 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 69 children (68 natural, 0 adopted, 0 stepchildren), 30 grandchildren, 0 brothers or sisters, 8 parents, 4 foster children, 6 other relatives, 81 non-relatives

Size of family households: 38 2-persons, 25 3-persons, 27 4-persons, 4 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 58 1-person, 134 2-persons

55 married couples with children.
5 single-parent households (5 women).

99.5% of residents of 24736 zip code speak English at home.
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 1 (0.2%)
(100.0% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

0.2%
Whole state:

1.8%
Most common first ancestries reported in 24736
  • 15%English
  • 14%Irish
  • 9%Norwegian
  • 4%Italian
  • 1%American
  • 1%German

Zip code 24736 topographic map

Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • GIALTO WATER WORKS (ROUTE 1, BOX 79 in MATOAKA, WV)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-03-1988-0622, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION

Zip code 24736 marital status for males
Zip code 24736 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 17.7%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 15.7%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 79.4%Electricity
  • 12.6%Wood
  • 6.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.4%Coal or coke

Population in 1990: 1,365.

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 615
  • South: 34
  • West: 2

66% of the 24736 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 67% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in West Virginia.

95% of the 24736 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 43% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 36% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 18% moved from different state.

Year householders moved into unit in Matoaka, WV (24736)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 9
Here:

24.8%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 4
Here:

18.5%
West Virginia:

8.8%
Students in private undergraduate colleges:
Here:

0.0%
West Virginia:

17.3%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: All Other Outpatient Care Centers (20-49 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Construction: Masonry Contractors (5-9: 2)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (1-4: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2000:

  • 6 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Fatal accident statistics in 2013:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Fatal accident statistics in 2010:

  • Fatal accident count: 2
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 14. The highest number of reported fires - 28 took place in 2012, and the least - 4 in 2015. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 24736 When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (65.3%), and Outside Fires (19.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 24736
    • 14765.3%Structure Fires
    • 4319.1%Outside Fires
    • 2511.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 104.4%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 24736, West Virginia

Most common first names in zip code 24736 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2373.6 years
James1869.7 years
Charles1672.4 years
William1667.0 years
Robert1575.3 years
Mary1476.2 years
Raymond871.8 years
Roy768.7 years
Charlie774.3 years
Harry772.4 years
Most common last names in zip code 24736 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bailey4678.4 years
Shrewsbury3375.6 years
Akers1481.9 years
Blankenship1381.9 years
Farmer1167.4 years
White1172.4 years
Williams1080.7 years
Odle972.0 years
Odell975.4 years
Mckinney865.0 years
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