24823 ZIP Code — Coal Mountain, WV

Wyoming County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24823 is located in Coal Mountain, West Virginia, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 10.72 square miles and serves a population of 618 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24823

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $49,485. SNAP benefit usage at 46% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 24823 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

618

population

10.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24823 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24823

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24823. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coal Mountain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24822 Clear Fork (2.9 mi) 25617 Davin (3.5 mi) 24882 Simon (4.3 mi) 24827 Cyclone (5.7 mi) 25635 Man (6.6 mi) 24818 Brenton (6.9 mi) 25650 Verner (7.8 mi) 24839 Hanover (9.4 mi) 24898 Wyoming (9.5 mi) 24849 Jesse (10 mi) 24870 Oceana (10.3 mi) 25621 Gilbert (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	618
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	10.72 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.6759
Longitude	-81.7398
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.5%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

618

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$49,485

Median household income

$17,449

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

66.8%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

158

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

118

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	232	37.5%
18 and over	386	62.5%
65 and over	74	12.0%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	618	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.5%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 22.1%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	22.1%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
Median income	$49,485

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 46.6%

$50k–$100k 29.3%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	66.8%
Renter occupied	33.2%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	27.2%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	21.4%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	36.6%
4 bedrooms	31.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	54.3%
3 or more	22.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.5%
Electricity	78.4%
Wood	14.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	87	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	54	27.1%
Female householder, no spouse	58	29.1%
Households with children under 18	28	14.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	47	23.6%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	27.9%
Married	47.8%	43.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.9%
Divorced	20.3%	21.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 24.1%

HS graduate 69.9%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.9%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	41	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 23.5%

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Agriculture & mining 21.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.7%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.8%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	43.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.8%
Carpool	23.5%
Public transit	22.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 22.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	39.7%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	46.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.0%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	13.1%
Arthritis	40.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	16.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.6%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	41.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.6%
Depression	32.3%
Fair or poor health	30.0%
Poor mental health	21.8%
Poor physical health	19.8%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	40.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	30.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	46.2%
65 and over	18.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	20.2%
Public insurance	86.9%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	596	96.4%
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)	618	100.0%
Born in same state	618	100.0%
Born in different state	532	86.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	302	48.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	102	16.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24823

What city is ZIP code 24823 in?

ZIP code 24823 is primarily assigned to Coal Mountain, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24823 in?

ZIP code 24823 falls within Wyoming County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 24823 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 24823 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24823?

Health data for ZIP code 24823 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 24823 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 24823 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24823 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 24823 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24823 in?

ZIP code 24823 observes the EST timezone.