Iaeger, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24844
McDowell County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,810
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $25,756
- Median income Below-median income area
- $66,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Iaeger 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
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24844 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24844 covers 146.0 square miles in Iaeger, McDowell County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,810 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 24844 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $25,756 (55% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,027. The poverty rate is 34.0%, 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 $66,500 (52% below the average West Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 100.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McDowell County, so 24844 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 24844
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Iaeger, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 24844.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 24844, Iaeger, 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
1,810
Population
146.0
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24844?
56.1
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
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?
$25,756
Median Household Income
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$20,027
Per Capita Income
34.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 24844 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Iaeger, 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)
$25,756 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
568housing units
568
Total Housing Units
422
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$66,500
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 24844, employing approximately 139 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,757,000.
31
Businesses
139
Employees
$5.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 35.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 16.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 12.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 9.7% |
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 24844 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
- 24839
Hanover (24839)
1,523 residents
- 24817
Bradshaw (24817)
954 residents
- 24872
Panther (24872)
783 residents
- 24881 601
Roderfield (24881)
601 residents
- 24811 599
Avondale (24811)
599 residents
- 24851 419
Justice (24851)
419 residents
- 24869 351
North Spring (24869)
351 residents
- 24845 282
Ikes Fork (24845)
282 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24844 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 24844 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24851
Justice (24851)
$44,234 median income
- 24869
North Spring (24869)
$42,188 median income
- 24872
Panther (24872)
$40,293 median income
- 24839
Hanover (24839)
$39,355 median income
- 24844
Iaeger (24844)
$25,756 median income
- 24817
Bradshaw (24817)
$25,363 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 24844 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24845 | Ikes Fork, WV | 282 | 4.2 mi |
| 24811 | Avondale, WV | 599 | 4.4 mi |
| 24816 | Big Sandy, WV | 151 | 5.5 mi |
| 24872 | Panther, WV | 783 | 5.3 mi |
| 24817 | Bradshaw, WV | 954 | 7.7 mi |
| 24843 | Hensley, WV | 158 | 5.4 mi |
| 24869 | North Spring, WV | 351 | 6.9 mi |
| 24881 | Roderfield, WV | 601 | 6.4 mi |
| 24839 | Hanover, WV | 1,523 | 6.9 mi |
| 24851 | Justice, WV | 419 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 24844, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,810 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 24844 in?
ZIP code 24844 (Iaeger) 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 24844?
ZIP code 24844 in Iaeger, WV has a population of 1,810 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 24844?
The median household income in ZIP 24844 is $25,756, which is 66% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24844?
The median home value in ZIP 24844 is $66,500, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24844?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24844 is White at 96.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24844?
ZIP code 24844 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 24844?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 24844 are: Transportation and warehousing (11), Retail trade (5), Construction (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24844?
In ZIP code 24844, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24844?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24844 is 34.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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