24827 ZIP Code — Cyclone, WV

Wyoming County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24827 is located in Cyclone, West Virginia, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 29.62 square miles and serves a population of 1,178 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24827

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,981. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 80% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 24827 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,178

population

29.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cyclone	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24870 Oceana (5.5 mi) 24823 Coal Mountain (5.7 mi) 24822 Clear Fork (6 mi) 25617 Davin (6.9 mi) 25607 Amherstdale (7.5 mi) 24849 Jesse (7.6 mi) 25845 Glen Fork (9.3 mi) 25208 Wharton (9.4 mi) 24880 Rock View (9.5 mi) 24882 Simon (9.7 mi) 25913 Ravencliff (9.8 mi) 25635 Man (10 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,178
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	29.62 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	37.7337
Longitude	-81.6652
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	58.6%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	1.7%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,178

Population

People per sq mi

58.5

Median age

$51,981

Median household income

$21,556

Per capita income

$166,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

422

Housing units

10.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

253

65–74

226

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	241	20.5%
18 and over	937	79.5%
65 and over	575	48.8%
Median age	58.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,178	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	39.7%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	1.7%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 17.5%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 2.6%

$50k–$75k 41.0%

$75k–$100k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	17.5%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	2.6%
$50k–$75k	41.0%
$75k–$100k	30.0%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
Median income	$51,981

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.8%

$50k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k–$300k 49.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	33.2%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	28.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	39.3%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.5%
Electricity	88.0%
Wood	6.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	287	74.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	7	1.8%
Female householder, no spouse	89	23.2%
Households with children under 18	84	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	298	77.8%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	0.0%
Married	67.8%	75.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.9%	20.6%
Divorced	0.0%	3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.1%

Some HS, no diploma 22.2%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 9.4%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 3.2%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	27	20.9%
Elementary school	61	47.3%
High school	41	31.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 48.0%

Agriculture & mining 18.1%

Construction 16.0%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Professional & management 6.4%

Retail trade 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	27.4%
Sales & office	3.6%
Natural resources & construction	27.0%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	28.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.9%
Carpool	28.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 51.9%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 32.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	79.6%
Retirement income	65.8%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.9%
High blood pressure	45.2%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	40.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	16.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.4%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	41.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.6%
Depression	32.3%
Fair or poor health	30.0%
Poor mental health	22.0%
Poor physical health	19.6%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	40.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	31.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.6%
Under 18	11.2%
18–64 years	40.3%
65 and over	28.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	77.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,066	90.5%
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)	1,178	100.0%
Born in same state	1,178	100.0%
Born in different state	1,026	87.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	327	27.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	254	21.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.5%
Internet access	69.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24827

What city is ZIP code 24827 in?

ZIP code 24827 is primarily assigned to Cyclone, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24827 in?

ZIP code 24827 falls within Wyoming County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24827 have a large retiree population?

80% of households in ZIP code 24827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24827 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 24827 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 24827 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 24827 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24827?

22% of residents in ZIP code 24827 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24827 in?

ZIP code 24827 observes the EST timezone.