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Bradshaw, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24817

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

954
33/sq mi
$25,363
Median income
$50,800
Median home value
4.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bradshaw pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24817 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24817 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bradshaw, McDowell County, West Virginia, home to just 954 residents across 29.4 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 24817 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $25,363 (56% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $14,570. Poverty here runs at 22.5%, with unemployment measured at 26.5%. Housing costs here run $50,800 for a typical home value (63% below the state average), with rent averaging $595 a month; 79.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, 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 24817 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 24817, Bradshaw, 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

954

Population

29.4

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24817?

32.6

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
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?

$25,363

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$14,570

Per Capita Income

22.5%

Poverty Rate

26.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24817 ranks nationally

Bradshaw, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$25,363 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.3%

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

What does housing look like?

821

Total Housing Units

675

Occupied Units

146

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$50,800

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$595

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 24817, employing approximately 82 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,495,000.

9

Businesses

82

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 44.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 33.3%

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 24817 vs 24850 →

ZIP 24817 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 24817 ranks #5 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 24817 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 24817 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
24850 Jolo, WV 1,093 3.0 mi
24879 Raysal, WV 657 3.1 mi
24811 Avondale, WV 599 3.8 mi
24873 Paynesville, WV 600 4.1 mi
24813 Bartley, WV 511 5.0 mi
24844 Iaeger, WV 1,810 7.7 mi
24892 War, WV 1,513 6.7 mi
24622 Jewell Ridge, VA 1,028 9.8 mi
24894 Warriormine, WV 388 7.4 mi
24634 Pilgrims Knob, VA 574 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in McDowell County

24801 standard
Welch, WV
Pop: 3,858
24844 standard
Iaeger, WV
Pop: 1,810
24868 standard
Northfork, WV
Pop: 1,686
24892 standard
War, WV
Pop: 1,513
24850 standard
Jolo, WV
Pop: 1,093
24828 standard
Davy, WV
Pop: 927

Related Areas

McDowell County Bradshaw, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24817 in? ▼
ZIP code 24817 (Bradshaw) 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 24817? ▼
ZIP code 24817 in Bradshaw, WV has a population of 954 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24817? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 24817 is $25,363, which is 67% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24817? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 24817 is $50,800, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24817? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 24817 is White at 97.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24817? ▼
ZIP code 24817 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 82 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24817? ▼
In ZIP code 24817, 42.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.3% 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 24817? ▼
In ZIP code 24817, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24817? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24817 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.