Zip code 24866: Newhall, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24866?

24866 is assigned to Newhall, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24866 in?

24866 is in McDowell County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24866?

About 729 people live in 24866, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 24866?

The median household income in 24866 is $38,852.

Q: What zip codes are near 24866?

The closest zip codes to 24866 are 24884, 24815, 24604, 24826, 24601.

Residential delivery areaMcDowell CountyEastern Time

Population

729

Median household income

$39K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$24K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

32.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

18 sq mi

40 people/sq mi

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

About 24866

24866 is a rural zip code in Newhall, West Virginia (McDowell County), covering 18 sq mi of land. About 729 people live here, or 40 per square mile. The median resident is 32.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $38,852 a year, about 48% of the national median of $80,734. 34.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $24,100, or 0.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and education.

How 24866 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1843.1%
99th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%16th of 663 in WV
Poverty rate34.2%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%90th of 661 in WV
Homeownership rate85%
89th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%294th of 661 in WV
Housing vacancy15.3%
87th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%362nd of 661 in WV
Broadband access96.1%
86th
StrengthU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%92nd of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older20%
74th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%388th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$38,750
18th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162352nd of 615 in WV
Government workers9.1%
13th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%501st of 650 in WV
Median age32.9
11th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7588th of 661 in WV
Population density40/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi361st of 663 in WV
Median household income$38,852
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608457th of 540 in WV
Population729
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373367th of 663 in WV
Per capita income$14,766
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203616th of 659 in WV
Median home value$24,100
1st
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600544th of 550 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher3.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%553rd of 662 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%543rd of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%528th of 652 in WV
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3583rd of 663 in WV
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%588th of 662 in WV
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%616th of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%444th of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%431st of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%572nd of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%540th of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.289
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471574th of 656 in WV

Measure	24866	McDowell	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Residents under 18	43.1%	18.2%	20%	22%	99th	16th of 663
Poverty rateWeakness	34.2%	34.2%	16.7%	12.5%	98th	90th of 661
Homeownership rateStrength	85%	77.3%	74.9%	65.2%	89th	294th of 661
Housing vacancy	15.3%	30.7%	15.4%	10.1%	87th	362nd of 661
Broadband accessStrength	96.1%	85.5%	86.1%	91%	86th	92nd of 661
Residents 65 and older	20%	21.9%	21%	17.2%	74th	388th of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,750	$34,154	$43,162	$49,666	18th	352nd of 615
Government workers	9.1%	28.7%	20.3%	14.5%	13th	501st of 650
Median age	32.9	43.7	42.7	38.9	11th	588th of 661
Population density	40/sq mi	34/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	361st of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$38,852	$31,559	$59,608	$80,734	3rd	457th of 540
Population	729	17,943	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	367th of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$14,766	$17,253	$34,203	$44,673	1st	616th of 659
Median home value	$24,100	$50,000	$162,600	$332,700	1st	544th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.4%	6.8%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	553rd of 662
Work from home	0%	4.5%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	543rd of 650
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	8.2%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	528th of 652
Diversity index	0	24.4	19.3	61.4	1st	583rd of 663
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	8.8%	6%	8.4%	1st	588th of 662
Veterans	0%	4.7%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	616th of 663
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.6%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	444th of 663
Tech workers	0%	0%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	431st of 650
Healthcare workers	0%	11.2%	12.5%	9.7%	1st	572nd of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	2.1%	6.8%	10%	1st	540th of 650
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.289	0.462	0.471	0.483	1st	574th 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

14%

Under 5

29%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

55–64

20%

65–74

75+

Median age

32.9

Under 18

43.1%

65 and over

20%

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

89%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 254
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 79.1%
Married couples: 79.1%
Living alone: 20.9%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

54%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24866

$38,852

McDowell Co.

$31,559

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$14,766

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

34.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.289

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24866

$24,100

McDowell Co.

$50,000

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24866

—

McDowell Co.

$643

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

89%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 300
Owner-occupied: 85%
Vacant: 15.3%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 5.4
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

73%

Carpooled

27%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

41%

45–59

60+

50%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

35%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

50%

Transportation and moving

41%

Education

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Agriculture and mining

43%

Arts and recreation

24%

Manufacturing

21%

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$38,750

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24866	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$85,469	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

34%

High school

47%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 66%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
Households with broadband: 96.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 96.1%
No internet access: 3.9%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Newhall
State: West Virginia
County: McDowell County
Center point: 37.2501° N, 81.5805° W
Land area: 18 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 24866

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24884	Squire, WV	2.3 mi	54	—	—
24815	Berwind, WV	2.9 mi	176	—	$24,000
24604	Bishop, VA	3.5 mi	230	$26,733	—
24826	Cucumber, WV	3.8 mi	87	—	—
24601	Amonate, VA	5.3 mi	0	—	—
24830	Elbert, WV	5.9 mi	125	$42,037	$33,400
24894	Warriormine, WV	5.9 mi	409	$24,423	$24,500
24602	Bandy, VA	6.3 mi	1,213	$45,150	$88,800
24871	Pageton, WV	6.5 mi	667	$64,167	$53,100
24630	North Tazewell, VA	7.7 mi	5,307	$57,254	$107,100
24892	War, WV	7.9 mi	1,193	$36,707	$44,200
24619	Horsepen, VA · PO box	8 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 24866

What city is zip code 24866?

24866 is assigned to Newhall, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24866 in?

24866 is in McDowell County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 24866?

About 729 people live in 24866, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24866 in?

24866 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 24866?

The median household income in 24866 is $38,852.

What zip codes are near 24866?

The closest zip codes to 24866 are 24884, 24815, 24604, 24826, 24601.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24866, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.