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ZIP Code 24811

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

599
15/sq mi
$86,900
Median home value
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Avondale pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24811 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24811 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.5 square miles in Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia. The area is home to 599 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 24811 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24811 sits at , while per-capita income is $42,263. The poverty rate stands at 20.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $86,900 (37% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 56.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24811 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, 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 24811 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 24811, Avondale, 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

599

Population

40.5

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24811?

50.8

Median Age

35.3%

Male

64.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
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 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$42,263

Per Capita Income

20.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

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

What does housing look like?

232

Total Housing Units

185

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

1.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.8%
Renter 43.2%

$86,900

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

1953

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 24811, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $390,000.

3

Businesses

17

Employees

$390K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 24811 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 24811 ranks #7 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
24817 Bradshaw, WV 954 3.8 mi
24844 Iaeger, WV 1,810 4.4 mi
24879 Raysal, WV 657 5.4 mi
24813 Bartley, WV 511 4.6 mi
24881 Roderfield, WV 601 5.5 mi
24816 Big Sandy, WV 151 5.8 mi
24873 Paynesville, WV 600 6.0 mi
24850 Jolo, WV 1,093 6.8 mi
24845 Ikes Fork, WV 282 8.5 mi
24843 Hensley, WV 158 6.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24811 in?
ZIP code 24811 (Avondale) 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 24811?
ZIP code 24811 in Avondale, WV has a population of 599 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24811?
The median home value in ZIP 24811 is $86,900, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24811?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24811 is White at 97.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24811?
ZIP code 24811 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24811?
In ZIP code 24811, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 24811?
In ZIP code 24811, approximately 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24811?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24811 is 20.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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