Welch, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24801
McDowell County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,858
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $29,330
- Median income Below-median income area
- $57,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 5.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Welch pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24801 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24801 covers 142.4 square miles in Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,858 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24801 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,330 (49% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $12,406. The poverty rate is 30.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $57,800 (58% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $812; owner occupancy is 70.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McDowell County, so 24801 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 24801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Welch, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24801.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance 6
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24801, Welch, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,858
Population
142.4
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24801?
42.1
Median Age
67.9%
Male
32.1%
Female
6.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$29,330
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$12,406
Per Capita Income
30.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24801 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Welch, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$29,330 7th percentile higher than 7% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,442housing units
1,442
Total Housing Units
1,030
Occupied Units
412
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$57,800
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$812
Median Rent
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 87 business establishments in ZIP 24801, employing approximately 1,095 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,908,000.
87
Businesses
1,095
Employees
$31.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 20.7% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 17.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 11.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 3.5% |
| Information | 3 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24801 vs 24878 →
ZIP 24801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24801
Welch (24801)
3,858 residents
- 24874
Pineville (24874)
2,729 residents
- 24828 927
Davy (24828)
927 residents
- 24836 800
Gary (24836)
800 residents
- 24853 793
Kimball (24853)
793 residents
- 24881 601
Roderfield (24881)
601 residents
- 24834 412
Fanrock (24834)
412 residents
- 24878 337
Premier (24878)
337 residents
- 24888 167
Thorpe (24888)
167 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24834
Fanrock (24834)
$59,397 median income
- 24874
Pineville (24874)
$54,596 median income
- 24888
Thorpe (24888)
$36,813 median income
- 24836
Gary (24836)
$36,250 median income
- 24878
Premier (24878)
$33,113 median income
- 24801
Welch (24801)
$29,330 median income
- 24828 $17,424
Davy (24828)
$17,424 median income
- 24853 $13,092
Kimball (24853)
$13,092 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24801 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24878 | Premier, WV | 337 | 2.9 mi |
| 24853 | Kimball, WV | 793 | 3.7 mi |
| 24828 | Davy, WV | 927 | 4.8 mi |
| 24881 | Roderfield, WV | 601 | 6.2 mi |
| 24836 | Gary, WV | 800 | 7.7 mi |
| 24888 | Thorpe, WV | 167 | 6.2 mi |
| 24816 | Big Sandy, WV | 151 | 7.1 mi |
| 24834 | Fanrock, WV | 412 | 8.2 mi |
| 24874 | Pineville, WV | 2,729 | 8.7 mi |
| 24843 | Hensley, WV | 158 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24801, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,858 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 24801 in?
ZIP code 24801 (Welch) is located in McDowell County, West Virginia. McDowell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcdowell-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 24801?
ZIP code 24801 in Welch, WV has a population of 3,858 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24801?
The median household income in ZIP 24801 is $29,330, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24801?
The median home value in ZIP 24801 is $57,800, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24801?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24801 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24801?
ZIP code 24801 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 1,095 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24801?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24801 are: Health care and social assistance (18), Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24801?
In ZIP code 24801, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24801?
In ZIP code 24801, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24801?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24801 is 30.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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