Raysal, WV · standard

ZIP Code 24879

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

657
16/sq mi
$99,400
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Raysal pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 24879 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 24879 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.6 square miles in Raysal, McDowell County, West Virginia. The area is home to 657 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 24879 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24879 sits at , while per-capita income is $24,921. The poverty rate stands at 31.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $99,400 (28% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24879 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.8, 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 24879 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 24879, Raysal, 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

657

Population

40.6

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24879?

20.8

Median Age

31.1%

Male

68.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.8%
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 2.2%
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?

$24,921

Per Capita Income

31.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

158

Total Housing Units

53

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

3.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.5%
Renter 7.5%

$99,400

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 24879 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 24879 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 Code City Population Distance
24817 Bradshaw, WV 954 3.1 mi
24892 War, WV 1,513 4.0 mi
24813 Bartley, WV 511 3.4 mi
24850 Jolo, WV 1,093 3.8 mi
24811 Avondale, WV 599 5.4 mi
24894 Warriormine, WV 388 4.3 mi
24622 Jewell Ridge, VA 1,028 8.2 mi
24873 Paynesville, WV 600 7.1 mi
24826 Cucumber, WV 150 7.4 mi
24815 Berwind, WV 559 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24879 in?
ZIP code 24879 (Raysal) 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 24879?
ZIP code 24879 in Raysal, WV has a population of 657 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 24879?
The median home value in ZIP 24879 is $99,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24879?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24879 is White at 97.8%.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24879?
In ZIP code 24879, approximately 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24879?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24879 is 31.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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