Zip code 24823: Coal Mountain, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24823?

24823 is assigned to Coal Mountain, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24823 in?

24823 is in Wyoming County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24823?

About 413 people live in 24823, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24823?

The median household income in 24823 is $130,020.

Q: What zip codes are near 24823?

The closest zip codes to 24823 are 25650, 24882, 24822, 24857, 25634.

Residential delivery areaWyoming CountyEastern Time

Population

413

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$130K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$80K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

11 sq mi

39 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 24823

24823 is a rural zip code in Coal Mountain, West Virginia (Wyoming County), covering 11 sq mi of land. About 413 people live here, or 39 per square mile. The median resident is 37.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $130,020 a year, 61% above the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $79,500, or 0.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and healthcare.

How 24823 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 413 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Residents under 1847.9%
99th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%6th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$125,182
99th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,1621st of 615 in WV
Healthcare workers14.6%
94th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%215th of 650 in WV
Veterans10.7%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%144th of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy18.2%
91st
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%303rd of 661 in WV
Median household income$130,020
89th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,6085th of 540 in WV
Residents 65 and older22.3%
84th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%312th of 663 in WV
Homeownership rate81%
81st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%376th of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate11.6%
78th
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%91st of 662 in WV
Median age37.2
36th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7536th of 661 in WV
Per capita income$28,648
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203311th of 659 in WV
Population density39/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi374th of 663 in WV
Population413
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373497th of 663 in WV
Median home value$79,500
1st
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600460th of 550 in WV
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%659th of 661 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%651st of 662 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%635th of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%640th of 652 in WV
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3654th of 663 in WV
Broadband access37.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%647th of 661 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%641st of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%631st of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%637th of 650 in WV
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%645th of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.217
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471614th of 656 in WV

Measure	24823	Wyoming	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Residents under 18	47.9%	20%	20%	22%	99th	6th of 663
Median earnings per workerStrength	$125,182	$36,337	$43,162	$49,666	99th	1st of 615
Healthcare workers	14.6%	15.1%	12.5%	9.7%	94th	215th of 650
Veterans	10.7%	5.2%	7.4%	6.2%	92nd	144th of 663
Housing vacancy	18.2%	18.9%	15.4%	10.1%	91st	303rd of 661
Median household incomeStrength	$130,020	$48,440	$59,608	$80,734	89th	5th of 540
Residents 65 and older	22.3%	23.4%	21%	17.2%	84th	312th of 663
Homeownership rateStrength	81%	82.5%	74.9%	65.2%	81st	376th of 661
Uninsured rate	11.6%	7%	6%	8.4%	78th	91st of 662
Median age	37.2	45.5	42.7	38.9	36th	536th of 661
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,648	$24,030	$34,203	$44,673	15th	311th of 659
Population density	39/sq mi	41/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	374th of 663
Population	413	20,629	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	497th of 663
Median home value	$79,500	$82,900	$162,600	$332,700	1st	460th of 550
Poverty rateStrength	0%	22.6%	16.7%	12.5%	1st	659th of 661
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	13.1%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	651st of 662
Work from home	0%	2.4%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	635th of 650
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.7%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	640th of 652
Diversity index	0	6.3	19.3	61.4	1st	654th of 663
Broadband accessWeakness	37.2%	77%	86.1%	91%	1st	647th of 661
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.2%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	641st of 663
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	631st of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	4.8%	6.8%	10%	1st	637th of 650
Government workers	0%	29.1%	20.3%	14.5%	1st	645th of 650
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.217	0.421	0.471	0.483	1st	614th of 656

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

41%

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

15%

75+

Median age

37.2

Under 18

47.9%

65 and over

22.3%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

95.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 121
Average household size: 3.4
Family households: 83.5%
Married couples: 64.5%
Living alone: 16.5%
Veterans (of adults): 10.7%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

50%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24823

$130,020

Wyoming Co.

$48,440

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,648

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.217

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24823

$79,500

Wyoming Co.

$82,900

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24823

—

Wyoming Co.

$650

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

81%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

19%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 148
Owner-occupied: 81%
Vacant: 18.2%
Median year built: 1997
Median rooms: 9 or more
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 0.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

18%

30–44

28%

45–59

60+

54%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

41.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

54%

Sales

18%

Healthcare

15%

Education

13%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Agriculture and mining

54%

Health care and social assistance

28%

Retail

18%

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$125,182

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

13.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24823	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

64%

High school

30%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 35.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 37.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 29.8%
No internet access: 16.5%
Without health insurance: 11.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Coal Mountain
State: West Virginia
County: Wyoming County
Center point: 37.6720° N, 81.7519° W
Land area: 11 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 24823

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
25650	Verner, WV	2.1 mi	86	—	—
24882	Simon, WV	3.3 mi	974	$86,733	—
24822	Clear Fork, WV	3.5 mi	890	—	$128,300
24857	Lynco, WV	4.3 mi	770	$41,011	$82,000
25634	Mallory, WV	5.3 mi	1,358	$102,303	$108,400
25617	Davin, WV	5.7 mi	163	—	—
24839	Hanover, WV	6.5 mi	495	$39,355	$98,100
25611	Bruno, WV	6.6 mi	1,211	—	$113,800
24851	Justice, WV	6.6 mi	186	$44,234	$153,300
25635	Man, WV	7.3 mi	1,408	$52,583	$130,100
25606	Accoville, WV	7.4 mi	1,341	$63,056	—
25621	Gilbert, WV	7.5 mi	1,739	$51,563	$85,600

Questions about 24823

What city is zip code 24823?

24823 is assigned to Coal Mountain, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24823 in?

24823 is in Wyoming County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 24823?

About 413 people live in 24823, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24823 in?

24823 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24823?

The median household income in 24823 is $130,020.

What zip codes are near 24823?

The closest zip codes to 24823 are 25650, 24882, 24822, 24857, 25634.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24823, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.