Berwind, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24815

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

559
10/sq mi
$24,000
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Berwind pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24815 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24815 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.3 square miles in Berwind, McDowell County, West Virginia. The area is home to 559 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 24815 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24815 sits at , while per-capita income is $19,547. The poverty rate stands at 49.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $24,000 (83% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24815 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.1, 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 24815 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 24815, Berwind, 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

559

Population

55.3

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24815?

61.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$19,547

Per Capita Income

49.4%

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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

151

Total Housing Units

77

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$24,000

Median Home Value

-83% vs state

1969

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 24815, employing approximately 178 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,444,000.

3

Businesses

178

Employees

$18.4M

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 24815 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 24815 ranks #4 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
24601 Amonate, VA 77 3.4 mi
24602 Bandy, VA 962 3.9 mi
24894 Warriormine, WV 388 3.5 mi
24826 Cucumber, WV 150 4.4 mi
24892 War, WV 1,513 6.2 mi
24866 Newhall, WV 240 5.3 mi
24884 Squire, WV 265 6.3 mi
24622 Jewell Ridge, VA 1,028 6.8 mi
24813 Bartley, WV 511 8.6 mi
24604 Bishop, VA 342 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24815 in?
ZIP code 24815 (Berwind) 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 24815?
ZIP code 24815 in Berwind, WV has a population of 559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24815?
The median home value in ZIP 24815 is $24,000, which is 91% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24815?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24815 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24815?
ZIP code 24815 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 178 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24815?
In ZIP code 24815, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24815?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24815 is 49.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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