24836 ZIP Code – Gary, West Virginia
24836 is a small ZIP code in Gary, West Virginia, part of McDowell County with a population of approximately 882 residents. The median household income is $38,875 — below the West Virginia average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $72,000, well below the national average, with 93.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 99% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 15.8%, above the national average. About 0.8% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 50.2, above the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 24895, 24830, 24888.
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ZIP 24836 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 24836 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 882 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $38k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $72k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 50.2 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 0.8% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 24895 – Wilcoe
- 24830 – Elbert
- 24888 – Thorpe
- 24853 – Kimball
- 24871 – Pageton
- 24831 – Elkhorn
- 24884 – Squire
- 24878 – Premier
- 24826 – Cucumber
- 24801 – Welch
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24895 | WILCOE | 17 | Not provided |
| 24830 | ELBERT | 49 | Not provided |
| 24888 | THORPE | 27 | Not provided |
| 24853 | KIMBALL | 498 | Not provided |
| 24871 | PAGETON | 518 | $58,229 |