Bluefield, WV — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 24701 serves a portion of Bluefield, West Virginia, within Mercer County. This community is home to approximately 53,106 residents, with a median age of 46.3 years. The median household income of $36,864 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $154,828 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 36% owner-occupied and 64% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Bluefield is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 106 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 25% and an unemployment rate of 3.3%, 24701 reflects the economic character of Mercer County in West Virginia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 53,106 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 13,298 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $36,864 | ↓ 45% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $154,828 | ↓ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 106 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ↓ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 7.4% | ↓ 35% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 25% | ↓ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 46.3 yrs | ↑ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 36% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 64% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 27,615 | — |