ZIP CODE TABULATION AREA
24879
West Virginia · 180 residents · 4.56 sq mi
With 180 people, ZIP 24879 is a ZIP code in McDowell County. The median age is 20.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 52% were living in the same home a year earlier. 92% of homes are owner-occupied. 31.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
180
Land area
4.56 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(176)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(4)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
17.0%
Work & employment
People & community
0.0%
10.9%
10.0%
33.9%
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
Affordability & inequality
In context
ZIP 24879 compared with McDowell County
| Measure | ZIP 24879 | McDowell County | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,400 | $50,000 | 99% higher |
| Homes that are rented | 7.5% | 22.7% | −15.2 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% | 6.8% | −6.8 pts |
| Poverty rate | 31.7% | 34.2% | −2.5 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.0% | 1.6% | −1.6 pts |
| Median age | 20.8 | 43.7 | 22.9 years younger |
Frequently asked
How many people live in ZIP code 24879?
ZIP code 24879 has about 180 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is ZIP code 24879 expensive?
In ZIP code 24879, the median home is worth about $99,400.
How educated are people in ZIP code 24879?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 24879 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24879?
About 31.7% of people in ZIP code 24879 live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024