US ZIP Code
24726

Herndon, WV

Wyoming County  ·  West Virginia

● Active
👥 531 Population ↓ 27% since 2019
🎂 36.3 Median Age ↓ 8% since 2019
🎓 14.3% College Grads
▼ 63% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code24726
CityHerndon
StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyWyoming County
Area Code304/681
Elevation1,911 ft
Latitude37.487564
Longitude-81.29968
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS54109
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 54.6% (290) Female 45.4% (241) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White98.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
18%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019
Avg Household Size4.74
Below Poverty60.1% ▲ 501% above avg
College Grads14.3% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate134 (40%)
Some College114 (34%)
Associates39 (11.6%)
Bachelors6 (1.8%)
Graduate Degree42 (12.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 40%Some College: 34%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 1.8%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
HS Grad40.0%
Some College34.0%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors1.8%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
80%
$150k–200k
20%

Financials

Total Units112
Avg HH Size4.74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
66%
$75k–100k
23%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
23%
Work From Home
77%

Commute Time

15–30 min
36%
Over 45 min
64%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
39%
2000+
55%

Summary

Total Units112
Owner Occupied82.1%
Renter Occupied17.9%
Avg HH Size4.74
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 24726 is in Herndon, WV, in Wyoming County.
ZIP code 24726 is located in West Virginia (WV).
ZIP code 24726 is in Wyoming County, WV.
ZIP 24726 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 24726 is 531 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 24726

ZIP code 24726 is located in Herndon, West Virginia, within Wyoming County. With a population of 531, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years.

The population of 24726 is primarily White (98.12%). Residents are less-educated — 14.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 60.1%.

A notably high share of workers — 50% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 15%.

Overall, ZIP code 24726 in Herndon, WV is characterized as less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.