US ZIP Code
24879

Raysal, WV

McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

● Active
👥 299 Population ↓ 50% since 2019
🎂 58.6 Median Age
🏠 $66,200 Median Home Value
▼ 76% below avg
🎓 6.3% College Grads
▼ 84% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code24879
CityRaysal
StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyMcDowell County
Area Code681
Elevation2,171 ft
Latitude37.311992
Longitude-81.767655
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS54047
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 40.5% (121) Female 59.5% (178) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White96.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
5%
18–24
17%
25–44
4%
45–64
29%
65+
36%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.6 yrs
Avg Household Size2.27
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads6.3% ▼ 84% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate143 (74.9%)
Some College10 (5.2%)
Associates26 (13.6%)
Bachelors12 (6.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 74.9%Some College: 5.2%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 6.3%Edu
HS Grad74.9%
Some College5.2%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors6.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.9%Renter: 37.1%Tenure
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
88%
$100k–150k
12%

Financials

Median Home Value$66,200 ▼ 76% below avg
Total Units245
Vacant Units113
Avg HH Size2.27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–50k
43%
$100k–150k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
87%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units245
Vacant113
Owner Occupied62.9%
Renter Occupied37.1%
Avg HH Size2.27
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 24879 is in Raysal, WV, in McDowell County.
ZIP code 24879 is located in West Virginia (WV).
ZIP code 24879 is in McDowell County, WV.
ZIP 24879 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 24879 is 299 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 24879 is $66,200 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 24879

ZIP code 24879 is located in Raysal, West Virginia, within McDowell County. With a population of 299, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.6 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 24879 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $66,200 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 62.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 24879 is primarily White (96.32%). Residents are less-educated — 6.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.7%.

Overall, ZIP code 24879 in Raysal, WV is characterized as less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.