24830 ZIP Code — Elbert, WV

Mcdowell County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24830 is located in Elbert, West Virginia, within Mcdowell County. It covers approximately 4.06 square miles and serves a population of 49 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

population

4.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24830 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24830

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24830. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elbert	Acceptable
Elbert	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24884 Squire (4.2 mi) 24801 Welch (4.4 mi) 24808 Anawalt (7.1 mi) 24873 Paynesville (8 mi) 24815 Berwind (9.1 mi) 24630 North Tazewell (10.1 mi) 24868 Northfork (10.1 mi) 24605 Bluefield (10.2 mi) 24892 War (10.4 mi) 24602 Bandy (11 mi) 24715 Bramwell (11.5 mi) 24613 Falls Mills (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	49
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	4.06 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.3123
Longitude	-81.5382
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	89.1%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	10.9%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

Population

People per sq mi

59.4

Median age

Median household income

$15,641

Per capita income

$45,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

30.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

31.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	49	100.0%
65 and over	6	12.2%
Median age	59.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Two or more races 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	47	92.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2	3.9%
Two or more races	2	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	89.1%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	10.9%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 56.7%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	56.7%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 70.8%

$50k–$100k 29.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$45,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	61.5%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.46

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	10.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	80.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	53.3%
2 vehicles	46.7%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	66.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Wood	20.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	6	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	24	80.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	4	13.3%
Average household size	1.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	91.3%	34.6%
Married	8.7%	7.7%
Separated	0.0%	15.4%
Widowed	0.0%	26.9%
Divorced	0.0%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 31.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	31.0%

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	11	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 78.6%

Transportation & utilities 14.3%

Education & healthcare 7.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	78.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	7.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	21.4%
Government	78.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 75.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 75.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	20.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.9%
High blood pressure	55.5%
High cholesterol	46.3%
Diabetes	23.0%
Heart disease	16.2%
Stroke	7.8%
Asthma	13.0%
Arthritis	50.5%
Kidney disease	6.3%
Pulmonary disease	20.9%
Cancer	10.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.0%
Binge drinking	8.6%
No physical activity	44.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	36.1%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	23.1%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.3%
Visited dentist	40.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	35.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	49.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	41.9%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.9%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	30.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	49	100.0%
Spanish	2	4.1%
Other Indo-European	2	4.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	49	100.0%
Born in same state	49	100.0%
Born in different state	22	44.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	28.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	18.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	61.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24830

What city is ZIP code 24830 in?

ZIP code 24830 is primarily assigned to Elbert, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24830 in?

ZIP code 24830 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24830?

76% of residents in ZIP code 24830 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24830?

Health data for ZIP code 24830 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24830?

The median home value in ZIP code 24830 is $45,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 24830?

ZIP code 24830 has an estimated population of 49 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 24830 in?

ZIP code 24830 observes the EST timezone.