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ZIP Code 24881

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

601
19/sq mi
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 24881 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.5 square miles in Roderfield, McDowell County, West Virginia. The area is home to 601 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 24881 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 24881 sits at , while per-capita income is $10,790. The poverty rate stands at 74.4% and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 53.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 24881 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 37.9, 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 24881 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 24881, Roderfield, 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

601

Population

31.5

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 24881?

37.9

Median Age

78.0%

Male

22.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.8%
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 23.2%
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?

$10,790

Per Capita Income

74.4%

Poverty Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

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

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

What does housing look like?

55

Total Housing Units

39

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.8%
Renter 46.2%

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 24881, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,070,000.

8

Businesses

25

Employees

$1.1M

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

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ZIP 24881 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 24881 ranks #6 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
24816 Big Sandy, WV 151 1.7 mi
24843 Hensley, WV 158 3.2 mi
24878 Premier, WV 337 3.4 mi
24828 Davy, WV 927 4.3 mi
24813 Bartley, WV 511 5.8 mi
24892 War, WV 1,513 7.8 mi
24801 Welch, WV 3,858 6.2 mi
24811 Avondale, WV 599 5.5 mi
24844 Iaeger, WV 1,810 6.4 mi
24839 Hanover, WV 1,523 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 24881 in?
ZIP code 24881 (Roderfield) 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 24881?
ZIP code 24881 in Roderfield, WV has a population of 601 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 24881?
The largest racial group in ZIP 24881 is White at 76.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 24881?
ZIP code 24881 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 24881?
In ZIP code 24881, approximately 53.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24881?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 24881 is 74.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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