| ZIP Code | 24831 |
|---|---|
| City | Elkhorn |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | McDowell County |
| Area Code | 304/681 |
| Elevation | 2,356 ft |
| Latitude | 37.388942 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.451138 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 54047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs ↓ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 4.70 |
| Below Poverty | 12.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| College Grads | 12.6% ▼ 68% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 187 (75.7%) |
| Associates | 29 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 31 (12.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,074 ▼ 21% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $45,800 ▼ 84% below avg ↓ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 124 |
| Vacant Units | 37 |
| Avg HH Size | 4.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 124 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 37 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 4.70 |
ZIP code 24831 is located in Elkhorn, West Virginia, within McDowell County. With a population of 409, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.7 years. Economically, 24831 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,074 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 24831 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $45,800 is well below the national average. Median home values have decreased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 24831 is majority White (64.55%). Residents are less-educated — 12.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.2%.
About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 24831 in Elkhorn, WV is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 409 residents, a median household income of $60,074, and a median home value of $45,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of West Virginia.