24844 ZIP Code — Iaeger, WV

Mcdowell County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24844 is located in Iaeger, West Virginia, within Mcdowell County. It covers approximately 57.08 square miles and serves a population of 1,193 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 24844

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $47,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $24,522. Poverty affects 48% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 43% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (22%), smoking (40%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 24844 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.

1,193

population

57.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24844 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24844

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Iaeger	Acceptable
Iaeger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24872 Panther (4.9 mi) 24839 Hanover (6.4 mi) 24879 Raysal (7.2 mi) 24828 Davy (8.5 mi) 25608 Baisden (9 mi) 24850 Jolo (9.3 mi) 24873 Paynesville (10.3 mi) 24882 Simon (10.9 mi) 25651 Wharncliffe (11.2 mi) 24818 Brenton (11.4 mi) 25621 Gilbert (11.5 mi) 24892 War (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,193
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	57.08 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	37.4626
Longitude	-81.8076
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.9%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	9.9%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,193

Population

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$24,522

Median household income

$13,665

Per capita income

$47,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

620

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

102

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	254	21.3%
18 and over	939	78.7%
65 and over	279	23.4%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,148	96.2%
Two or more races	45	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.9%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	9.9%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 23.7%

$10k–$15k 20.1%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.7%
$10k–$15k	20.1%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	3.2%
$100k–$150k	3.2%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$24,522

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 51.4%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$47,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	33.9%
Single-family detached	59.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	29.0%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	26.7%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.4%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	71.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Fuel oil	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	235	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	51	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	53	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	104	23.5%
Households with children under 18	123	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	195	44.0%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	32.3%
Married	53.2%	48.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	10.7%
Divorced	17.2%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.3%

Some HS, no diploma 18.3%

HS graduate 53.3%

Some college, no degree 4.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.6%
Kindergarten	3	1.4%
Elementary school	162	73.0%
High school	49	22.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 44.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Agriculture & mining 13.6%

Public administration 12.2%

Other services 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	55.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	2.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	18.1%
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)	23.2

Poverty

All people 47.9%

Under 18 years 43.7%

18 and over 49.0%

Married-couple families 23.0%

Female-led households 90.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	18.5%
Cash public assistance	9.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.5%
High blood pressure	50.6%
High cholesterol	43.1%
Diabetes	21.5%
Heart disease	13.6%
Stroke	6.8%
Asthma	14.9%
Arthritis	45.4%
Kidney disease	5.4%
Pulmonary disease	22.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	40.0%
Binge drinking	10.1%
No physical activity	47.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.7%
Depression	33.8%
Fair or poor health	39.9%
Poor mental health	23.4%
Poor physical health	25.2%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	32.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.3%
Teeth loss	41.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.1%
Under 18	18.5%
18–64 years	37.9%
65 and over	60.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.2%
Public insurance	78.7%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,168	97.9%
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)	1,193	100.0%
Born in same state	1,193	100.0%
Born in different state	1,072	89.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	107	9%
Arab	86	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	33	2.8%
English	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	73.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24844

What city is ZIP code 24844 in?

ZIP code 24844 is primarily assigned to Iaeger, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24844 in?

ZIP code 24844 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24844?

48% of residents in ZIP code 24844 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24844?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 24844 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 24844 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24844 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 24844 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 24844 in?

ZIP code 24844 observes the EST timezone.