Zip code 24879: Raysal, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 24879?

24879 is assigned to Raysal, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 24879 in?

24879 is in McDowell County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 24879?

About 180 people live in 24879, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 24879?

The closest zip codes to 24879 are 24817, 24892, 24813, 24811, 24894.

Residential delivery areaMcDowell CountyEastern Time

Population

180

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$99K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

20.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

4.6 sq mi

40 people/sq mi

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

About 24879

24879 is a rural zip code in Raysal, West Virginia (McDowell County), covering 4.6 sq mi of land. About 180 people live here, or 40 per square mile. The median resident is 20.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

31.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $99,400. 93% 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 transportation and moving goods; management; and office and administrative support.

How 24879 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 180 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%40th of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate33.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%9th of 662 in WV
Housing vacancy66.5%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%8th of 661 in WV
Homeownership rate92.5%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%163rd of 661 in WV
Poverty rate31.7%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%103rd of 661 in WV
Veterans10.9%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%136th of 663 in WV
Government workers18.6%
79th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%344th of 650 in WV
Residents 65 and older18.3%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%443rd of 663 in WV
Residents under 1818.3%
20th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%369th of 663 in WV
Per capita income$24,921
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203428th of 659 in WV
Population density40/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi366th of 663 in WV
Median home value$99,400
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600381st of 550 in WV
Population180
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373612th of 663 in WV
Median age20.8
1st
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7651st of 661 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%634th of 662 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%547th of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%532nd of 652 in WV
Diversity index4.3
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3414th of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%450th of 663 in WV
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%450th of 499 in WV
Median earnings per worker$16,886
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162594th of 615 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%437th of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%575th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%545th of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.270
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471587th of 656 in WV

Measure	24879	McDowell	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Broadband accessStrength	100%	85.5%	86.1%	91%	99th	40th of 661
Uninsured rateWeakness	33.9%	8.8%	6%	8.4%	99th	9th of 662
Housing vacancy	66.5%	30.7%	15.4%	10.1%	99th	8th of 661
Homeownership rateStrength	92.5%	77.3%	74.9%	65.2%	98th	163rd of 661
Poverty rateWeakness	31.7%	34.2%	16.7%	12.5%	97th	103rd of 661
Veterans	10.9%	4.7%	7.4%	6.2%	92nd	136th of 663
Government workers	18.6%	28.7%	20.3%	14.5%	79th	344th of 650
Residents 65 and older	18.3%	21.9%	21%	17.2%	63rd	443rd of 663
Residents under 18	18.3%	18.2%	20%	22%	20th	369th of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,921	$17,253	$34,203	$44,673	8th	428th of 659
Population density	40/sq mi	34/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	366th of 663
Median home value	$99,400	$50,000	$162,600	$332,700	2nd	381st of 550
Population	180	17,943	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	612th of 663
Median age	20.8	43.7	42.7	38.9	1st	651st of 661
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	6.8%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	634th of 662
Work from home	0%	4.5%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	547th of 650
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	8.2%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	532nd of 652
Diversity index	4.3	24.4	19.3	61.4	1st	414th of 663
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.6%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	450th of 663
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	50.5%	48.9%	51.1%	1st	450th of 499
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$16,886	$34,154	$43,162	$49,666	1st	594th of 615
Tech workers	0%	0%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	437th of 650
Healthcare workers	0%	11.2%	12.5%	9.7%	1st	575th of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	2.1%	6.8%	10%	1st	545th of 650
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.270	0.462	0.471	0.483	1st	587th 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

5–17

38%

18–24

25–34

35–44

18%

45–54

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

20.8

Under 18

18.3%

65 and over

18.3%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

4.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

52.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 53
Average household size: 3.4
Family households: 64.2%
Married couples: 47.2%
Living alone: 28.3%
Veterans (of adults): 10.9%
Male / female: 31% / 69%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

53%

$50–75k

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

30%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

24879

—

McDowell Co.

$31,559

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,921

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.270

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

24879

$99,400

McDowell Co.

$50,000

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

24879

—

McDowell Co.

$643

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

40%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 158
Owner-occupied: 92.5%
Vacant: 66.5%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 4.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

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

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

77%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

66%

Management

19%

Office and admin

10%

Police and fire

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Retail

66%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

19%

Agriculture and mining

15%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$16,886

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	24879	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

61%

Some college

19%

Associate's

20%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 100%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 33.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Raysal
State: West Virginia
County: McDowell County
Center point: 37.3120° N, 81.7677° W
Land area: 4.6 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Raysal (unincorporated)27% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 24879

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24817	Bradshaw, WV	3.6 mi	1,931	$25,363	$50,800
24892	War, WV	3.9 mi	1,193	$36,707	$44,200
24813	Bartley, WV	4.1 mi	400	—	—
24811	Avondale, WV	6.3 mi	295	—	$86,900
24894	Warriormine, WV	6.4 mi	409	$24,423	$24,500
24622	Jewell Ridge, VA	6.8 mi	527	$32,049	$89,800
24873	Paynesville, WV	6.8 mi	247	—	$183,900
24657	Whitewood, VA	7.3 mi	250	—	—
24829	Eckman, WV · PO box	7.6 mi	—	—	—
24850	Jolo, WV	7.9 mi	29	—	—
24634	Pilgrims Knob, VA	8 mi	338	$31,453	$109,700
24826	Cucumber, WV	8 mi	87	—	—

Questions about 24879

What city is zip code 24879?

24879 is assigned to Raysal, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 24879 in?

24879 is in McDowell County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 24879?

About 180 people live in 24879, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 24879 in?

24879 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 24879?

The closest zip codes to 24879 are 24817, 24892, 24813, 24811, 24894.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24879, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.