ZIP Code 24712 - Athens West Virginia

24712 Overview

ZIP Code 24712 is located in Athens West Virginia. 24712 is entirely within Mercer County. Regionally, 24712 is located in the Bluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill Area.

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ZIP Code 24712 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameAthens
Primary CountyMercer County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)2,721
Area Code(s)304 / 681
Current Time
EST

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24712 Demographics

24712 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in West Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 24712 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 24712 is White. The current unemployment level in 24712 is 4.4%.

Population2,721
Population Growth Rate29.45%
Population Density204 People per Square Mile
Total Households492
Median Household Income (2021)$46,923
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$143,480
Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024)4.4%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 92.14%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 94.14%

24712 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,52292.14%
Black1324.82%
Hispanic451.64%
Asian220.8%
Native American160.58%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

24712 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White22598.68%
Black20.88%
Hispanic00%
Asian10.44%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

24712 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College638.34%
Bachelor Degree14218.81%
High School Diploma17923.71%
No High School Diploma00%
GED or Alternate749.8%
1 or More Years of College16922.38%
Associates Degree283.71%
Masters Degree557.28%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree455.96%

24712 Geography

Coordinates37.45706940,-81.01337433
Adjacent ZIP Codes
RegionBluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaBluefield, WV-VA
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area13 Square Miles

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24712 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion69c - Greenbriar Karst

24712 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)20232938475560585139312440
Avg Max Temp (°F)40445363717781807464544462
Avg Precip (In.)3.082.783.373.353.93.353.913.1232.552.792.6837.87

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