24808 ZIP Code — Anawalt, WV

Mcdowell County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24808 is located in Anawalt, West Virginia, within Mcdowell County. It covers approximately 16.67 square miles and serves a population of 612 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 24808

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (20%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 24808 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

612

population

16.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24808 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24808

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24808. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Anawalt	Acceptable
Anawalt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24868 Northfork (4.2 mi) 24715 Bramwell (4.6 mi) 24801 Welch (5.5 mi) 24605 Bluefield (6.7 mi) 24613 Falls Mills (6.8 mi) 24830 Elbert (7.1 mi) 24884 Squire (10.6 mi) 24747 Rock (10.6 mi) 24736 Matoaka (10.6 mi) 24701 Bluefield (11.6 mi) 24630 North Tazewell (13.6 mi) 24733 Lashmeet (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	612
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	16.67 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.3440
Longitude	-81.4151
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

612

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

Median household income

$28,529

Per capita income

Median home value

$536

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

352

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	144	23.5%
18 and over	468	76.5%
65 and over	161	26.3%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 6.5%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	565	92.3%
Two or more races	40	6.5%
Black or African American	7	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 14.3%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 2.9%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 34.5%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.3%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	2.9%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	34.5%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 50.2%

$50k–$100k 46.9%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$536
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	37.2%
Single-family detached	65.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	26.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	21.9%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	24.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	39.1%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	28.2%
3 or more	47.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	59.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Fuel oil	7.1%
Wood	7.1%
No fuel used	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	126	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	63	26.5%
Households with children under 18	39	16.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	136	57.1%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	15.4%
Married	63.1%	50.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.8%	18.5%
Divorced	4.2%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.4%

Some HS, no diploma 18.8%

HS graduate 44.3%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	8.1%
Elementary school	85	57.4%
High school	38	25.7%
College / grad school	13	8.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 29.6%

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Construction 12.6%

Other services 12.6%

Retail trade 11.9%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.2%
Service	45.9%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	3.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	12.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.2%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 24.3%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 36.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	71.8%
Retirement income	51.3%
Supplemental Security	38.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.1%
High blood pressure	48.6%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	19.6%
Heart disease	11.8%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	13.7%
Arthritis	42.9%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	18.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.1%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	41.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.5%
Depression	31.0%
Fair or poor health	32.8%
Poor mental health	21.0%
Poor physical health	21.0%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	40.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	32.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	16.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	75.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.9%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	603	98.5%
Spanish	6	1.0%
Other Indo-European	6	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	591	96.6%
Born in same state	591	96.6%
Born in different state	489	79.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	3.4%
Not a US citizen	21	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	2.9%
Italian	17	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	17	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	62.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24808

What city is ZIP code 24808 in?

ZIP code 24808 is primarily assigned to Anawalt, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24808 in?

ZIP code 24808 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24808 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 24808 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24808 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 24808 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 24808 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 24808 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24808?

18% of residents in ZIP code 24808 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24808 in?

ZIP code 24808 observes the EST timezone.