Paynesville, WV · standard
ZIP Code 24873
McDowell County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 600
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $183,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Paynesville pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24873 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 24873 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, home to just 600 residents across 42.9 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 24873, but per-capita income is $23,791. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $183,900 (33% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 78.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McDowell County, so 24873 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 24873, Paynesville, 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
600
Population
42.9
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 24873?
65.9
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
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?
$23,791
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
220housing units
220
Total Housing Units
127
Occupied Units
93
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,900
Median Home Value
+33% vs state ZIP avg
1970
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 24873, employing approximately 1 people with a combined annual payroll of $198,000.
3
Businesses
1
Employees
$198K
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 24873 vs 24817 →
ZIP 24873 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24620
Hurley (24620)
2,774 residents
- 24844
Iaeger (24844)
1,810 residents
- 24850 1,093
Jolo (24850)
1,093 residents
- 24817 954
Bradshaw (24817)
954 residents
- 24872 783
Panther (24872)
783 residents
- 24879 657
Raysal (24879)
657 residents
- 24862 651
Mohawk (24862)
651 residents
- 24873 600
Paynesville (24873)
600 residents
- 24811 599
Avondale (24811)
599 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 24873 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24817 | Bradshaw, WV | 954 | 4.1 mi |
| 24872 | Panther, WV | 783 | 5.9 mi |
| 24850 | Jolo, WV | 1,093 | 4.7 mi |
| 24634 | Pilgrims Knob, VA | 574 | 6.4 mi |
| 24811 | Avondale, WV | 599 | 6.0 mi |
| 24879 | Raysal, WV | 657 | 7.1 mi |
| 24657 | Whitewood, VA | 321 | 9.8 mi |
| 24844 | Iaeger, WV | 1,810 | 7.8 mi |
| 24862 | Mohawk, WV | 651 | 8.8 mi |
| 24620 | Hurley, VA | 2,774 | 8.9 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 24873 in?
ZIP code 24873 (Paynesville) 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 24873?
ZIP code 24873 in Paynesville, WV has a population of 600 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24873?
The median home value in ZIP 24873 is $183,900, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24873?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24873 is White at 91.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24873?
ZIP code 24873 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 1 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 24873?
In ZIP code 24873, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 24873?
In ZIP code 24873, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24873?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24873 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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