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 Moderate-density area
- $25,363
- Median income Below-median income area
- $50,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st 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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $14,570. Economic pressure is pronounced: 22.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 26.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $50,800 (63% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $595; owner occupancy is 79.3%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McDowell County, so 24817 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 24817?
32.6
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
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?
$25,363
Median Household Income
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$14,570
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
26.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24817 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Bradshaw, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$25,363 4th percentile higher than 4% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
821housing units
821
Total Housing Units
675
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$50,800
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 24844
Iaeger (24844)
1,810 residents
- 24892
War (24892)
1,513 residents
- 24850
Jolo (24850)
1,093 residents
- 24622
Jewell Ridge (24622)
1,028 residents
- 24817
Bradshaw (24817)
954 residents
- 24879 657
Raysal (24879)
657 residents
- 24873 600
Paynesville (24873)
600 residents
- 24811 599
Avondale (24811)
599 residents
- 24634 574
Pilgrims Knob (24634)
574 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24817 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24817 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24892
War (24892)
$36,707 median income
- 24622
Jewell Ridge (24622)
$32,049 median income
- 24634
Pilgrims Knob (24634)
$31,453 median income
- 24844
Iaeger (24844)
$25,756 median income
- 24817
Bradshaw (24817)
$25,363 median income
- 24894
Warriormine (24894)
$24,423 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24817, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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