24836 ZIP Code — Gary, WV

Mcdowell County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24836 is located in Gary, West Virginia, within Mcdowell County. It covers approximately 8.20 square miles and serves a population of 882 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24836

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $72,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,875. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% 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 41 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 (47%), diabetes (24%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 24836 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.

882

population

8.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gary	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	882
Population density	108 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	8.20 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	37.3252
Longitude	-81.5431
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	62.1%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

882

Population

108

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$38,875

Median household income

$17,173

Per capita income

$72,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

333

Housing units

3.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	177	20.1%
18 and over	705	79.9%
65 and over	157	17.8%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47%

Black or African American 31.1%

Two or more races 20%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	421	47%
Black or African American	279	31.1%
Two or more races	179	20%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.6%
Other race	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 28.1%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	28.1%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
Median income	$38,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.7%

$50k–$100k 67.6%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	39.3%
Single-family detached	80.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	16.0%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	47.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	25.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	54.9%
3 or more	16.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.7%
Electricity	84.4%
Fuel oil	6.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	85	37.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	22	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	117	52.2%
Households with children under 18	19	8.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	17.4%
Average household size	3.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.5%	53.9%
Married	37.9%	22.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	3.9%	17.8%
Divorced	9.7%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 50.1%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	3.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	177	56.2%
High school	28	8.9%
College / grad school	110	34.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 58.9%

Other services 17.1%

Professional & management 15.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	46.5%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	1.8%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	22.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	7.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.4

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 18.8%

Female-led households 31.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.9%
Retirement income	35.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.8%
High blood pressure	56.1%
High cholesterol	44.3%
Diabetes	23.9%
Heart disease	14.7%
Stroke	7.8%
Asthma	13.4%
Arthritis	48.4%
Kidney disease	6.1%
Pulmonary disease	18.6%
Cancer	9.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.2%
Binge drinking	8.2%
No physical activity	45.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.6%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	36.0%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	22.0%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	85.2%
Visited dentist	40.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	34.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	38.0%
65 and over	70.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.8%
Public insurance	71.5%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	882	100.0%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	3	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	882	100.0%
Born in same state	882	100.0%
Born in different state	702	79.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	331	37.5%
Arab	115	13%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	5.2%
French	18	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.4%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24836

What city is ZIP code 24836 in?

ZIP code 24836 is primarily assigned to Gary, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24836 in?

ZIP code 24836 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24836?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 24836 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 24836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24836 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 24836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24836?

18% of residents in ZIP code 24836 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24836 in?

ZIP code 24836 observes the EST timezone.