24801 ZIP Code – Welch, West Virginia
24801 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Welch, West Virginia, part of McDowell County with a population of approximately 5,333 residents. The median household income is $27,788 — well below the West Virginia average and well below the national average. The median home value of $55,100 is well below the national average, with 70.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $788, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 73% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average. An estimated 27.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 5.8% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 41.3, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 24853, 24878, 24828.
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ZIP 24801 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 24801 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,333 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $27k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $55k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $788 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.0% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5.8% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 24853 – Kimball
- 24878 – Premier
- 24828 – Davy
- 24895 – Wilcoe
- 24836 – Gary
- 24881 – Roderfield
- 24834 – Fanrock
- 24816 – Big Sandy
- 24888 – Thorpe
- 24855 – Kyle
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24853 | KIMBALL | 498 | Not provided |
| 24878 | PREMIER | 95 | $40,078 |
| 24828 | DAVY | 783 | Not provided |
| 24895 | WILCOE | 17 | Not provided |
| 24836 | GARY | 882 | $38,875 |