24831 ZIP Code — Elkhorn, WV

Mcdowell County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24831 is located in Elkhorn, West Virginia, within Mcdowell County. It covers approximately 13.05 square miles and serves a population of 579 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24831

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $48,500.

Median household income is $39,148. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (23%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24831 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

579
population
13.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24831 ZIP code map
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City Status
Elkhorn Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 579
Population density 44 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 047
Geography
Land area 13.05 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 37.3824
Longitude -81.4083
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 304/681
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.5% 76.7% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 62.5% 17.5% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 5.3% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.6% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

579
Population
44
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$39,148
Median household income
$12,875
Per capita income
$48,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
15.9%
Unemployment
204
Housing units
3.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
21
5–9
36
21
10–14
36
27
15–19
44
5
20–24
9
50
35–44
82
14
45–54
24
3
55–59
4
21
60–64
35
55
65–74
92
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1818532.0%
18 and over39468.0%
65 and over14725.4%
Median age37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.6%
Black or African American 23%
Two or more races 18.1%
Asian 3.3%
GroupCount%
White32255.6%
Black or African American13323%
Two or more races10518.1%
Asian193.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.5% 76.7% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 62.5% 17.5% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 5.3% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.6% 3.1%
$15k–$25k 33.8%
$25k–$35k 6.6%
$35k–$50k 14.6%
$50k–$75k 23.2%
$75k–$100k 17.2%
$100k–$150k 4.6%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k33.8%
$25k–$35k6.6%
$35k–$50k14.6%
$50k–$75k23.2%
$75k–$100k17.2%
$100k–$150k4.6%
Median income$39,148

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 52.3%
$50k–$100k 29.8%
$100k–$150k 11.3%
$150k–$200k 6.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$48,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant26.0%
Single-family detached84.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes15.2%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)3.83

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200914.7%
1990–19994.9%
1980–19897.8%
1970–19798.8%
1960–19698.8%
1950–19593.9%
1940–194920.1%
1939 or earlier30.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms40.7%
3 bedrooms30.9%
4 bedrooms24.5%
5+ bedrooms3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle23.8%
2 vehicles47.7%
3 or more28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas6.6%
Electricity72.2%
Propane / LP gas5.3%
Wood15.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12683.4%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse106.6%
Female householder, no spouse159.9%
Households with children under 185133.8%
Households with seniors (65+)7952.3%
Average household size3.83

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married43.6%37.7%
Married51.8%56.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%6.1%
Divorced4.6%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%
Some HS, no diploma 4.7%
HS graduate 55.5%
Some college, no degree 16.6%
Associate's degree 11.3%
Bachelor's degree 3.9%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.4%
Bachelor's or higher3.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten96.6%
Elementary school5741.6%
High school7151.8%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 32.4%
Public administration 21.6%
Professional & management 13.5%
Other services 13.5%
Education & healthcare 10.8%
Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.3%
Service13.5%
Sales & office31.1%
Natural resources & construction8.1%
Production & transportation23.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector58.1%
Government32.4%
Self-employed9.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone63.5%
Carpool23.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home13.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 11.4%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 16.8%
Married-couple families 27.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.3%
Retirement income39.7%
Supplemental Security27.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP9.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity49.9%
High blood pressure53.1%
High cholesterol40.8%
Diabetes23.1%
Heart disease11.6%
Stroke7.3%
Asthma14.6%
Arthritis43.5%
Kidney disease5.6%
Pulmonary disease16.3%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking30.7%
Binge drinking9.0%
No physical activity45.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep47.3%
Depression27.6%
Fair or poor health36.6%
Poor mental health20.5%
Poor physical health21.4%
No health insurance17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)84.1%
Visited dentist37.1%
Cholesterol screening88.7%
Teeth loss38.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans184.6%
Disability%
Any disability13.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.0%
65 and over53.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance37.1%
Public insurance69.3%
No insurance9.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only579100.0%
Spanish172.9%
Other Indo-European71.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages101.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)56096.7%
Born in same state56096.7%
Born in different state27247.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen193.3%
Not a US citizen19100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French12221.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian315.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access26.1%
Internet access100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24831

What city is ZIP code 24831 in?

ZIP code 24831 is primarily assigned to Elkhorn, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24831 in?

ZIP code 24831 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24831?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 24831 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 24831 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24831 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 24831 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24831?

Health data for ZIP code 24831 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 24831 in?

ZIP code 24831 observes the EST timezone.

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