24868 ZIP Code – Northfork, West Virginia
ZIP code 24868 is a small ZIP code located in Northfork, West Virginia, within McDowell County with a population of approximately 1,345 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $22,167, which is well below the West Virginia average and well below the national figure. The median home value of $29,400 is well below the national average, with 92.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $629 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 80% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 19.2%, well above the national average. An estimated 58.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 19.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 60.3, above the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 24855, 24831, 24887.
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ZIP 24868 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 24868 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,345 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $22k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $29k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $629 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 60.3 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 19.2% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 58.8% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.4% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 24855 – Kyle
- 24831 – Elkhorn
- 24887 – Switchback
- 24861 – Maybeury
- 24719 – Covel
- 24736 – Matoaka
- 24853 – Kimball
- 24888 – Thorpe
- 24808 – Anawalt
- 24726 – Herndon
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24855 | KYLE | 60 | Not provided |
| 24831 | ELKHORN | 579 | $39,148 |
| 24887 | SWITCHBACK | Not provided | Not provided |
| 24861 | MAYBEURY | 190 | $32,039 |
| 24719 | COVEL | 140 | Not provided |