24826 ZIP Code — Cucumber, WV
Mcdowell County, West Virginia
ZIP code 24826 is located in Cucumber, West Virginia, within Mcdowell County. It covers approximately 4.90 square miles and serves a population of 50 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.
50
population
4.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24826 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24826
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24826. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cucumber | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50 |
| Population density | 10 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 54 |
| County FIPS | 047 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.2778 |
| Longitude | -81.6267 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 681/304 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 76.7% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 17.5% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 5.3% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
Demographics & statistics
50
Population
10
People per sq mi
0.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$0
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
12.0%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
17
Housing units
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
25–34
39
1
35–44
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 50 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 0.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 76.7% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 17.5% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 5.3% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
$10k–$15k
12.0%
$15k–$25k
88.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 12.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 88.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 12.0% |
| Renter occupied | 88.0% |
| Vacant | 18.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 72.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 90.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 88.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 88.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 12.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 44 | 88.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
88.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
12.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 100.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| 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) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 12.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 48.7% |
| High blood pressure | 51.2% |
| High cholesterol | 44.1% |
| Diabetes | 21.3% |
| Heart disease | 13.6% |
| Stroke | 6.5% |
| Asthma | 14.2% |
| Arthritis | 46.5% |
| Kidney disease | 5.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 21.2% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 36.7% |
| Binge drinking | 9.7% |
| No physical activity | 45.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 43.6% |
| Depression | 32.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 37.2% |
| Poor mental health | 21.8% |
| Poor physical health | 23.8% |
| No health insurance | 16.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.7% |
| Visited dentist | 36.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 36.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 12.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 100.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 50 | 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) | 50 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 50 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 6 | 12.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 100.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24826
What city is ZIP code 24826 in?
ZIP code 24826 is primarily assigned to Cucumber, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24826 in?
ZIP code 24826 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.
Is ZIP code 24826 mostly rentals?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 24826 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 24826?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24826?
Health data for ZIP code 24826 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (37%) compared to national benchmarks.
Does ZIP code 24826 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 24826 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 24826 in?
ZIP code 24826 observes the EST timezone.