Zip code 24831: Elkhorn, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24831?

24831 is assigned to Elkhorn, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24831 in?

24831 is in McDowell County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24831?

About 393 people live in 24831, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24831?

The median household income in 24831 is $57,652.

Q: What zip codes are near 24831?

The closest zip codes to 24831 are 24855, 24888, 24887, 24808, 24868.

Residential delivery areaMcDowell CountyEastern Time

Population

393

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$58K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

13 sq mi

30 people/sq mi

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

About 24831

24831 is a rural zip code in Elkhorn, West Virginia (McDowell County), covering 13 sq mi of land. About 393 people live here, or 30 per square mile. The median resident is 41.8 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 $57,652 a year, 29% below the national median of $80,734. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and legal and social services.

How 24831 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 393 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%41st of 661 in WV
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%38th of 661 in WV
Government workers52.5%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%30th of 650 in WV
Housing vacancy28.9%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%133rd of 661 in WV
Poverty rate24.2%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%181st of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate12%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%81st of 662 in WV
Median age41.8
70th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7438th of 661 in WV
Work from home17.5%
70th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%61st of 650 in WV
Median earnings per worker$50,530
57th
U.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162127th of 615 in WV
Diversity index50.2
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.38th of 663 in WV
Residents under 1822.1%
50th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%230th of 663 in WV
Residents 65 and older14.8%
37th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%530th of 663 in WV
Median household income$57,652
17th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608243rd of 540 in WV
Population density30/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi421st of 663 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher10.8%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%425th of 662 in WV
Population393
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373502nd of 663 in WV
Per capita income$15,727
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203608th of 659 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%525th of 652 in WV
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%613th of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%437th of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%426th of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%569th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%537th of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.258
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471597th of 656 in WV

Measure	24831	McDowell	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	77.3%	74.9%	65.2%	99th	41st of 661
Broadband accessStrength	100%	85.5%	86.1%	91%	99th	38th of 661
Government workers	52.5%	28.7%	20.3%	14.5%	99th	30th of 650
Housing vacancy	28.9%	30.7%	15.4%	10.1%	97th	133rd of 661
Poverty rateWeakness	24.2%	34.2%	16.7%	12.5%	91st	181st of 661
Uninsured rateWeakness	12%	8.8%	6%	8.4%	80th	81st of 662
Median age	41.8	43.7	42.7	38.9	70th	438th of 661
Work from home	17.5%	4.5%	9.1%	15.1%	70th	61st of 650
Median earnings per worker	$50,530	$34,154	$43,162	$49,666	57th	127th of 615
Diversity index	50.2	24.4	19.3	61.4	52nd	8th of 663
Residents under 18	22.1%	18.2%	20%	22%	50th	230th of 663
Residents 65 and older	14.8%	21.9%	21%	17.2%	37th	530th of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$57,652	$31,559	$59,608	$80,734	17th	243rd of 540
Population density	30/sq mi	34/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	421st of 663
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.8%	6.8%	24.1%	35.7%	3rd	425th of 662
Population	393	17,943	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	502nd of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$15,727	$17,253	$34,203	$44,673	1st	608th of 659
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	8.2%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	525th of 652
Veterans	0%	4.7%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	613th of 663
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.6%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	437th of 663
Tech workers	0%	0%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	426th of 650
Healthcare workers	0%	11.2%	12.5%	9.7%	1st	569th of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	2.1%	6.8%	10%	1st	537th of 650
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.258	0.462	0.471	0.483	1st	597th 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

22%

5–17

18–24

25–34

34%

35–44

14%

45–54

15%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.8

Under 18

22.1%

65 and over

14.8%

Race and ethnicity

White66%
Black16%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial18%

Diversity index

50.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

29.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 128
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 69.5%
Married couples: 47.7%
Living alone: 30.5%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 23% / 77%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

41%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24831

$57,652

McDowell Co.

$31,559

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$15,727

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.258

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24831

—

McDowell Co.

$50,000

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24831

—

McDowell Co.

$643

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

88%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 180
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 28.9%
Median year built: 1950
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

60%

Carpooled

23%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

18%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

50%

10–19

20–29

30–44

27%

45–59

14%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

24.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

53%

Transportation and moving

23%

Legal and social services

18%

Police and fire

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Education

41%

Retail

23%

Other services

18%

Public administration

11%

Admin, support and management

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$50,530

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

52.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

17.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24831	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

High school

56%

Some college

15%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 68%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 12%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Elkhorn
State: West Virginia
County: McDowell County
Center point: 37.3889° N, 81.4511° W
Land area: 13 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 24831

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24855	Kyle, WV	2 mi	39	—	—
24888	Thorpe, WV	2.8 mi	90	$36,813	$62,500
24887	Switchback, WV	3.6 mi	0	—	—
24808	Anawalt, WV	4.4 mi	501	—	—
24868	Northfork, WV	4.8 mi	999	$30,259	$40,500
24836	Gary, WV	5.5 mi	914	$36,250	$47,700
24871	Pageton, WV	5.5 mi	667	$64,167	$53,100
24861	Maybeury, WV	5.6 mi	90	—	—
24853	Kimball, WV	6 mi	458	$13,092	—
24830	Elbert, WV	7 mi	125	$42,037	$33,400
24895	Wilcoe, WV	7.3 mi	4	—	—
24715	Bramwell, WV	7.5 mi	275	$76,875	$229,200

Questions about 24831

What city is zip code 24831?

24831 is assigned to Elkhorn, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24831 in?

24831 is in McDowell County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 24831?

About 393 people live in 24831, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24831 in?

24831 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24831?

The median household income in 24831 is $57,652.

What zip codes are near 24831?

The closest zip codes to 24831 are 24855, 24888, 24887, 24808, 24868.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24831, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.