US ZIP Code
24878

Premier, WV

McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

● Active
👥 156 Population ↓ 71% since 2019
🎂 43.0 Median Age ↓ 10% since 2019
🏠 $28,600 Median Home Value
▼ 90% below avg
🎓 0.0% College Grads
▼ 100% below avg
📊 26.4% Unemployment
▲ 440% above avg ↑ 164% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code24878
CityPremier
StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyMcDowell County
Area Code304/681
Elevation1,471 ft
Latitude37.443814
Longitude-81.628911
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS54047
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 62.8% (98) Female 37.2% (58) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

25–44
50%
45–64
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.51
Below Poverty25.6% ▲ 156% above avg
College Grads0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
Unemployment26.4% ▲ 440% above avg
HS Graduate94 (73.4%)
Some College20 (15.6%)
Associates14 (10.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 73.4%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 10.9%Edu
HS Grad73.4%
Some College15.6%
Associates10.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.1%Renter: 37.9%Tenure
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
91%
$50k–100k
9%

Financials

Median Home Value$28,600 ▼ 90% below avg
Total Units117
Vacant Units14
Avg HH Size1.51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
62%
$50k–75k
38%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
52%

Summary

Total Units117
Vacant14
Owner Occupied62.1%
Renter Occupied37.9%
Avg HH Size1.51
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 24878 is in Premier, WV, in McDowell County.
ZIP code 24878 is located in West Virginia (WV).
ZIP code 24878 is in McDowell County, WV.
ZIP 24878 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 24878 is 156 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 24878 is $28,600 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 24878

ZIP code 24878 is located in Premier, West Virginia, within McDowell County. With a population of 156, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 24878 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $28,600 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 24878 is primarily White (100.00%). Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.6%.

The unemployment rate in 24878 stands at 26.4%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 100%.

Overall, ZIP code 24878 in Premier, WV is characterized as a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.