24828 ZIP Code — Davy, WV

Mcdowell County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24828 is located in Davy, West Virginia, within Mcdowell County. It covers approximately 14.98 square miles and serves a population of 783 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24828

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $41,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (19%), smoking (38%), poor mental health (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 24828 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.

783

population

14.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24828 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24828

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24828. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Davy	Acceptable
Davy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24873 Paynesville (7.1 mi) 24844 Iaeger (8.5 mi) 24818 Brenton (8.9 mi) 24898 Wyoming (9.2 mi) 24879 Raysal (9.4 mi) 24874 Pineville (9.6 mi) 24801 Welch (10.1 mi) 24839 Hanover (11.1 mi) 24892 War (11.6 mi) 24830 Elbert (12.1 mi) 24882 Simon (12.3 mi) 24815 Berwind (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	783
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	14.98 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	37.4625
Longitude	-81.6519
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	79.4%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

783

Population

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

Median household income

$11,076

Per capita income

$41,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.0%

Home ownership

34.2%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

390

Housing units

3.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	294	37.5%
18 and over	489	62.5%
65 and over	158	20.2%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.2%

Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

Two or more races 11.9%

Group	Count	%
White	677	76.2%
Hispanic or Latino	106	11.9%
Two or more races	106	11.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.4%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 21.3%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 25.1%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 27.0%

$75k–$100k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.3%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	25.1%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	27.0%
$75k–$100k	4.1%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 66.0%

$50k–$100k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$41,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.0%
Renter occupied	3.0%
Vacant	32.9%
Single-family detached	60.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	31.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	51.0%
3 bedrooms	37.4%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	53.6%
3 or more	11.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.5%
Electricity	67.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	8.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	39.0%
Cohabiting couple	39	14.6%
Male householder, no spouse	72	27.0%
Female householder, no spouse	52	19.5%
Households with children under 18	146	54.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	47.6%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.2%	5.4%
Married	33.2%	32.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.7%
Widowed	2.0%	11.4%
Divorced	27.5%	49.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 58.1%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	3.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	190	76.6%
High school	55	22.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 52.7%

Agriculture & mining 17.3%

Retail trade 13.6%

Professional & management 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	3.6%
Service	45.5%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	24.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.4%
Carpool	31.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.6

Poverty

All people 34.2%

Under 18 years 44.2%

18 and over 28.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 2.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.0%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	15.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	53.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.3%
High blood pressure	48.3%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	19.4%
Heart disease	11.9%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	14.0%
Arthritis	43.0%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	19.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	37.6%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	43.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.2%
Depression	32.7%
Fair or poor health	35.2%
Poor mental health	22.3%
Poor physical health	22.7%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	36.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	35.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	88.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	20.1%
Public insurance	75.0%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	744	95.0%
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)	783	100.0%
Born in same state	783	100.0%
Born in different state	710	90.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	8.2%
Arab	37	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	20	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24828

What city is ZIP code 24828 in?

ZIP code 24828 is primarily assigned to Davy, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24828 in?

ZIP code 24828 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24828 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 24828 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24828 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 24828 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24828?

34% of residents in ZIP code 24828 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 24828 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 24828 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24828 in?

ZIP code 24828 observes the EST timezone.