ZIP code 24701
Where is ZIP code 24701?
Bluefield, West Virginia
Mercer County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 24701 belongs to Bluefield, West Virginia in Mercer County. 24701 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 276, 304 and 681. About 17,117 people live in the 24701 area, where the median household income is $50,455. The closest ZIP codes are 24605 (Bluefield, 2.9 mi southwest), 24738 (Nemours, 5 mi northwest) and 24613 (Falls Mills, 5.3 mi west).
| ZIP code | 24701 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Bluefield |
| Also accepted | Bluewell, Green Valley |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 276, 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 37.2698, -81.2223 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 247 |
Population and income in 24701
| Population | 17,117 · higher than 98% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 280 · higher than 87% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.3 years · lower than 51% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $50,455 · lower than 63% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,853 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $105,000 · lower than 65% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $811 a month |
| Housing units | 9,223 |
| Households | 7,376 (2.28 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 32% |
| Land area | 61.22 sq mi (plus 0.39 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24701. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 24701
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24605 | Bluefield, VA | 2.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 24738 | Nemours, WV | 5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 24613 | Falls Mills, VA | 5.3 mi W | Standard |
| 24366 | Rocky Gap, VA | 5.9 mi E | Standard |
| 24724 | Freeman, WV | 6 mi NW | Standard |
| 24737 | Montcalm, WV | 6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 24751 | Wolfe, WV | 6.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 24635 | Pocahontas, VA | 7.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 24715 | Bramwell, WV | 7.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 24314 | Bastian, VA | 7.9 mi S | Standard |
| 24606 | Boissevain, VA | 8.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 24739 | Princeton, WV | 9.4 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 24701 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 24701
123 MAIN ST
BLUEFIELD WV 24701
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BLUEWELL and GREEN VALLEY as the city name for 24701. Avoid Ada, Brush Fork, Ceres, Littlesburg and Lorton Lick and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (24701-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 24701?
- 24701 is a Bluefield, West Virginia ZIP code. Bluewell and Green Valley are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 24701 in?
- ZIP code 24701 is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 24701 in?
- 24701 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 24701?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 24701 use area codes 276, 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 24701?
- About 17,117 people live in ZIP code 24701, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 24701?
- The median household income in 24701 is $50,455 a year, lower than 63% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 24701?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 24701 are 24605 (Bluefield, 2.9 miles), 24738 (Nemours, 5 miles), 24613 (Falls Mills, 5.3 miles) and 24366 (Rocky Gap, 5.9 miles).