24853 ZIP Code — Kimball, WV

Mcdowell County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24853 is located in Kimball, West Virginia, within Mcdowell County. It covers approximately 21.15 square miles and serves a population of 498 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24853

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,000. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (19%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 51%.

Overall, ZIP code 24853 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

498

population

21.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24853 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24853

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kimball	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	498
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	21.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.4350
Longitude	-81.4759
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	65.2%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

498

Population

People per sq mi

69.9

Median age

Median household income

$16,772

Per capita income

$81,000

Median home value

$560

Median monthly rent

35.8%

Home ownership

46.6%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

288

Housing units

1.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

259

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	14	2.8%
18 and over	484	97.2%
65 and over	354	71.1%
Median age	69.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.6%

Black or African American 49.4%

Group	Count	%
White	252	50.6%
Black or African American	246	49.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.2%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 46.2%

$10k–$15k 21.2%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	46.2%
$10k–$15k	21.2%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.4%

$50k–$100k 41.6%

$150k–$200k 31.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,000
Median rent / month	$560
Owner occupied	35.8%
Renter occupied	64.2%
Vacant	35.6%
Single-family detached	45.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	52.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	20.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	64.6%
3 bedrooms	22.0%
4 bedrooms	1.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	81.3%
2 vehicles	6.0%
3 or more	6.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	83.5%
Fuel oil	13.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	12.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	9	2.8%
Female householder, no spouse	268	84.8%
Households with children under 18	2	0.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	279	88.3%
Average household size	1.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.5%	5.1%
Married	66.7%	8.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	57.7%
Divorced	14.8%	29.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 77.5%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 1.7%

Bachelor's degree 1.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	1.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	87.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	2	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 68.4%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Retail trade 6.3%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	68.4%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	17.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 46.6%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 45.0%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	13.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	68.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.5%
High blood pressure	48.3%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	18.9%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	13.5%
Arthritis	41.2%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	14.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.8%
Binge drinking	10.2%
No physical activity	38.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.0%
Depression	28.7%
Fair or poor health	29.5%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	18.7%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.7%
Visited dentist	44.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	28.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	0.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	51.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	40.8%
65 and over	57.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	19.5%
Public insurance	95.6%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	498	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)	498	100.0%
Born in same state	498	100.0%
Born in different state	415	83.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	63.5%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24853

What city is ZIP code 24853 in?

ZIP code 24853 is primarily assigned to Kimball, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24853 in?

ZIP code 24853 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24853 have an older population?

71% of residents in ZIP code 24853 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24853?

47% of residents in ZIP code 24853 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 24853 mostly rentals?

64% of occupied units in ZIP code 24853 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 24853 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 24853 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 24853 in?

ZIP code 24853 observes the EST timezone.