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Mcdowell County
Bradshaw, WV
24817
24817 ZIP Code — Bradshaw, WV
Mcdowell County, West Virginia
ZIP code 24817 is located in
Bradshaw ,
West Virginia ,
within Mcdowell County .
It covers approximately 22.65 square miles and serves a population of
1,283 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 24817
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 $40,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
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 (47%), diabetes (18%), smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 24817 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, 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
1,283
Population density
57 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
22.65 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
37.3643
Longitude
-81.8041
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.1%
76.7%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
11.4%
17.5%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
11.7%
5.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
6.8%
0.6%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 510 39.8% 18 and over 773 60.2% 65 and over 277 21.6% Median age 32.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.3%
Group Count % White 1,240 96.6% Two or more races 26 2% Black or African American 17 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.1%
76.7%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
11.4%
17.5%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
11.7%
5.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
6.8%
0.6%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.9% $10k–$15k 11.0% $15k–$25k 36.2% $25k–$35k 6.4% $35k–$50k 7.2% $50k–$75k 9.5% $75k–$100k 13.0% $100k–$150k 13.8% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $40,800 Median rent / month $542 Owner occupied 84.1% Renter occupied 15.9% Vacant 21.6% Single-family detached 84.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.7% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.92
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.5% 1990–1999 4.5% 1980–1989 10.4% 1970–1979 13.8% 1960–1969 3.4% 1950–1959 14.4% 1940–1949 11.7% 1939 or earlier 41.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 10.7% 2 bedrooms 31.1% 3 bedrooms 46.5% 4 bedrooms 11.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.5% 1 vehicle 44.8% 2 vehicles 49.4% 3 or more 2.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 76.2% Propane / LP gas 8.7% Fuel oil 4.5% Wood 3.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 189 39.0% Cohabiting couple 10 2.1% Male householder, no spouse 99 20.5% Female householder, no spouse 186 38.4% Households with children under 18 124 25.6% Households with seniors (65+) 262 54.1% Average household size 2.65
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.9% 10.6% Married 41.2% 53.0% Separated 0.0% 1.9% Widowed 23.4% 27.3% Divorced 3.5% 7.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.1%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.5% Bachelor's or higher 5.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 316 59.6% High school 197 37.2% College / grad school 17 3.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
57.3%
Agriculture & mining
28.0%
Public administration
3.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.0% Service 43.4% Sales & office 13.6% Natural resources & construction 7.9% Production & transportation 2.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 41.6% Government 56.3% Self-employed 2.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.6% Carpool 5.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 10.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 40.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 66.9% Retirement income 39.5% Supplemental Security 4.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 44.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 46.6% High blood pressure 45.9% High cholesterol 41.4% Diabetes 17.6% Heart disease 10.6% Stroke 5.0% Asthma 13.5% Arthritis 41.0% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 17.2% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 34.6% Binge drinking 11.4% No physical activity 40.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 43.4% Depression 31.9% Fair or poor health 31.1% Poor mental health 21.5% Poor physical health 20.4% No health insurance 14.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.4% Visited dentist 40.6% Cholesterol screening 87.2% Teeth loss 31.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 82 10.6%
Disability % Any disability 26.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 43.8% 65 and over 44.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 30.2% Public insurance 84.1% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,283 100.0% 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) 1,283 100.0% Born in same state 1,283 100.0% Born in different state 924 72.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 62 4.8% Arab 44 3.4%
Ancestry Count % French 13 1% English 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.7% Internet access 76.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24817
What city is ZIP code 24817 in?
ZIP code 24817 is primarily assigned to Bradshaw, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24817 in?
ZIP code 24817 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 24817 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 24817 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 24817 family-oriented?
40% of residents in ZIP code 24817 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 24817?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 24817 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 24817 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 24817 in?
ZIP code 24817 observes the EST timezone.
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