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ZIP Code 24808

McDowell County, West Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

675
16/sq mi
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 24808 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.2 square miles in Anawalt, McDowell County, West Virginia. The area is home to 675 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 24808 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24808 sits at , while per-capita income is $36,301. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24808 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McDowell County, so you can benchmark 24808 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 24808, Anawalt, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

675

Population

42.2

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24808?

45.0

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$36,301

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 36.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

391

Total Housing Units

233

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

1952

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 24808 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24808 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
24887 Switchback, WV 67 2.8 mi
24831 Elkhorn, WV 250 4.0 mi
24606 Boissevain, VA 170 3.6 mi
24871 Pageton, WV 309 3.2 mi
24861 Maybeury, WV 307 3.2 mi
24848 Jenkinjones, WV 262 3.7 mi
24635 Pocahontas, VA 1,650 4.0 mi
24868 Northfork, WV 1,686 5.8 mi
24715 Bramwell, WV 594 4.8 mi
24830 Elbert, WV 139 5.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24808 in?
ZIP code 24808 (Anawalt) 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 24808?
ZIP code 24808 in Anawalt, WV has a population of 675 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24808?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24808 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24808?
In ZIP code 24808, 36.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% 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 24808?
In ZIP code 24808, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24808?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24808 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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