Avondale, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24811
McDowell County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 599
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia, home to just 599 residents across 40.5 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 24811, but per-capita income is $42,263. The poverty rate is 20.7%, 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 $86,900 (37% below the average West Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 56.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McDowell County, so 24811 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 →
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 24811, Avondale, 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
599
Population
40.5
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24811?
50.8
Median Age
35.3%
Male
64.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
232housing units
232
Total Housing Units
185
Occupied Units
47
Vacant Units
1.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$86,900
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24811 vs 24817 →
ZIP 24811 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24844
Iaeger (24844)
1,810 residents
- 24850
Jolo (24850)
1,093 residents
- 24817
Bradshaw (24817)
954 residents
- 24879 657
Raysal (24879)
657 residents
- 24881 601
Roderfield (24881)
601 residents
- 24873 600
Paynesville (24873)
600 residents
- 24811 599
Avondale (24811)
599 residents
- 24813 511
Bartley (24813)
511 residents
- 24845 282
Ikes Fork (24845)
282 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24811 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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