Cyclone, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24827

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

1,501
15/sq mi
$55,059
Median income
$202,400
Median home value
7.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cyclone pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24827 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24827 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 100.7 square miles in Cyclone, Wyoming County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,501 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 24827 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24827 sits at $55,059 (5% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $24,451. The poverty rate stands at 31.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $202,400 (47% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24827 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wyoming County, so you can benchmark 24827 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 24827, Cyclone, 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

1,501

Population

100.7

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24827?

63.3

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

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?

$55,059

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$24,451

Per Capita Income

31.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 24827 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,059 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.3%

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

What does housing look like?

437

Total Housing Units

375

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

$202,400

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 24827, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $366,000.

7

Businesses

11

Employees

$366K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 42.9%

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 24827 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 24827 ranks #2 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 24827 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 24827 ranks #2 of 7 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
24857 Lynco, WV 984 4.7 mi
25630 Lorado, WV 683 3.8 mi
24854 Kopperston, WV 550 5.4 mi
25617 Davin, WV 999 6.2 mi
25208 Wharton, WV 992 7.5 mi
24822 Clear Fork, WV 955 8.0 mi
24870 Oceana, WV 2,874 6.8 mi
24860 Matheny, WV 552 6.4 mi
24823 Coal Mountain, WV 383 6.8 mi
25607 Amherstdale, WV 1,140 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24827 in?
ZIP code 24827 (Cyclone) is located in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Wyoming County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wyoming-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 24827?
ZIP code 24827 in Cyclone, WV has a population of 1,501 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24827?
The median household income in ZIP 24827 is $55,059, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24827?
The median home value in ZIP 24827 is $202,400, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24827?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24827 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24827?
ZIP code 24827 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24827?
In ZIP code 24827, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.3% 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 24827?
In ZIP code 24827, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24827?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24827 is 31.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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