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Mcdowell County
Berwind, WV
24815
24815 ZIP Code — Berwind, WV
Mcdowell County, West Virginia
ZIP code 24815 is located in
Berwind ,
West Virginia ,
within Mcdowell County .
It covers approximately 11.97 square miles and serves a population of
333 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 681/304 .
About ZIP code 24815
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (20%), smoking (38%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.
Overall, ZIP code 24815 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
333
Population density
28 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
11.97 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
37.2756
Longitude
-81.6964
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
681/304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.8%
76.7%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
24.0%
17.5%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
3.2%
5.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 24 7.2% 18 and over 309 92.8% 65 and over 150 45.0% Median age 62.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.8%
76.7%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
24.0%
17.5%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
3.2%
5.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 13.6% $10k–$15k 4.3% $25k–$35k 27.9% $35k–$50k 7.9% $50k–$75k 6.4% $75k–$100k 12.1% $100k–$150k 27.9% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 93.6% Renter occupied 6.4% Vacant 27.5% Single-family detached 80.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.3% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.43
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 23.3% 1970–1979 19.7% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 30.1% 1939 or earlier 26.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.7% 2 bedrooms 47.2% 3 bedrooms 37.3% 4 bedrooms 5.7% 5+ bedrooms 3.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 21.4% 2 vehicles 26.4% 3 or more 47.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 78.6% Propane / LP gas 13.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 76 54.3% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 58 41.4% Female householder, no spouse 6 4.3% Households with children under 18 17 12.1% Households with seniors (65+) 105 75.0% Average household size 2.38
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.8% 0.0% Married 34.3% 91.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 27.1% 0.0% Divorced 12.7% 8.2%
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.6%
Some HS, no diploma
12.0%
Some college, no degree
1.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 73.4% Bachelor's or higher 6.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 8 100.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
43.2%
Professional & management
32.4%
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 16.2% Service 40.5% Sales & office 36.9% Natural resources & construction 6.3% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.8% Government 16.2% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 100.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 82.9% Retirement income 52.9% Supplemental Security 24.3% Cash public assistance 12.1% Food stamps / SNAP 32.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 49.2% High blood pressure 48.9% High cholesterol 42.0% Diabetes 20.4% Heart disease 12.1% Stroke 6.0% Asthma 14.7% Arthritis 43.1% Kidney disease 4.8% Pulmonary disease 19.8% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 37.7% Binge drinking 10.8% No physical activity 43.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 45.1% Depression 32.9% Fair or poor health 36.3% Poor mental health 22.8% Poor physical health 23.1% No health insurance 16.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.8% Visited dentist 35.6% Cholesterol screening 86.3% Teeth loss 36.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 41 13.3%
Disability % Any disability 35.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 32.7% 65 and over 44.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.2% Public insurance 61.0% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 309 92.8% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 333 100.0% Born in same state 333 100.0% Born in different state 260 78.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 62 18.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.0% Internet access 82.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24815
What city is ZIP code 24815 in?
ZIP code 24815 is primarily assigned to Berwind, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24815 in?
ZIP code 24815 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 24815 have a large retiree population?
83% of households in ZIP code 24815 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 24815 have an older population?
45% of residents in ZIP code 24815 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 24815 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 24815 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 24815?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 24815 in?
ZIP code 24815 observes the EST timezone.
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