24846 ZIP Code — Isaban, WV

Mcdowell County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24846 is located in Isaban, West Virginia, within Mcdowell County. It covers approximately 9.70 square miles and serves a population of 342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 24846

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (17%), smoking (37%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 24846 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

342

population

9.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24846 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24846

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24846. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Isaban	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	342
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	9.70 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.5323
Longitude	-81.8828
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	100.0%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

342

Population

People per sq mi

31.6

Median age

Median household income

$15,015

Per capita income

$80,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

55.9%

Home ownership

77.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

122

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	71	20.8%
18 and over	271	79.2%
65 and over	18	5.3%
Median age	31.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	342	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 43.3%

$10k–$15k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	43.3%
$10k–$15k	27.6%
$100k–$150k	29.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 67.6%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	55.9%
Renter occupied	44.1%
Vacant	28.7%
Single-family detached	19.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	80.9%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	25.3%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	34.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	74.2%
3 bedrooms	12.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	61.4%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	8.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	82.7%
Fuel oil	17.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	45	35.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	59	46.5%
Female householder, no spouse	23	18.1%
Households with children under 18	55	43.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	11	8.7%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	52.9%
Married	30.1%	30.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	19.5%	16.7%
Divorced	24.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%

Some HS, no diploma 22.1%

HS graduate 62.7%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.4%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	24	33.8%
High school	47	66.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 56.7%

Public administration 43.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	100.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.7%
Government	43.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.7%
Carpool	43.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 77.2%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 71.2%

Married-couple families 75.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	18.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	70.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.9%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	13.9%
Arthritis	37.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	17.2%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	36.7%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	39.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.1%
Depression	32.6%
Fair or poor health	32.6%
Poor mental health	23.0%
Poor physical health	21.0%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	37.6%
Cholesterol screening	84.2%
Teeth loss	31.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	49.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	15.2%
Public insurance	88.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	342	100.0%
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)	342	100.0%
Born in same state	342	100.0%
Born in different state	342	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	5.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24846

What city is ZIP code 24846 in?

ZIP code 24846 is primarily assigned to Isaban, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24846 in?

ZIP code 24846 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24846?

77% of residents in ZIP code 24846 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24846?

Health data for ZIP code 24846 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (37%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 24846 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 24846 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24846?

The median home value in ZIP code 24846 is $80,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 24846 in?

ZIP code 24846 observes the EST timezone.