24857 ZIP Code — Lynco, WV

Wyoming County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24857 is located in Lynco, West Virginia, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 17.88 square miles and serves a population of 710 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24857

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 47%.

Overall, ZIP code 24857 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

710

population

17.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24857 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24857

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24857. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lynco	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	710
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	17.88 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	37.6715
Longitude	-81.6610
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	50.6%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	8.6%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	37.6%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.2%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

710

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

Median household income

$20,126

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

33.1%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

383

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	65	9.2%
18 and over	645	90.8%
65 and over	98	13.8%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 4.8%

Group	Count	%
White	676	95.2%
Two or more races	34	4.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	8.6%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	37.6%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.2%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 24.7%

$25k–$35k 16.3%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	24.7%
$25k–$35k	16.3%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 62.7%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	37.1%
Single-family detached	44.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	56.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	30.6%
1970–1979	24.9%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	48.6%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.2%
1 vehicle	36.1%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	11.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.9%
Electricity	68.1%
Wood	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	125	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	89	33.8%
Female householder, no spouse	49	18.6%
Households with children under 18	20	7.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	36.1%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	13.0%
Married	51.1%	70.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	13.1%	7.3%
Divorced	12.3%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 16.7%

HS graduate 59.4%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 2.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.7%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	44	42.7%
High school	21	20.4%
College / grad school	38	36.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 33.7%

Professional & management 21.7%

Agriculture & mining 13.4%

Education & healthcare 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Construction 5.1%

Other services 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.6%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	36.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.0%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	16.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 33.1%

Under 18 years 67.7%

18 and over 29.6%

Married-couple families 15.2%

Female-led households 23.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.3%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.7%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	40.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	15.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.6%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	39.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.7%
Depression	31.2%
Fair or poor health	28.1%
Poor mental health	20.8%
Poor physical health	18.7%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	43.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	28.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	47.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	56.5%
65 and over	26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.2%
Public insurance	67.2%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	710	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)	710	100.0%
Born in same state	710	100.0%
Born in different state	673	94.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	344	48.5%
Arab	101	14.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	75	10.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24857

What city is ZIP code 24857 in?

ZIP code 24857 is primarily assigned to Lynco, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24857 in?

ZIP code 24857 falls within Wyoming County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24857 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 24857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24857?

33% of residents in ZIP code 24857 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 24857 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 24857 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24857?

Health data for ZIP code 24857 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 24857 in?

ZIP code 24857 observes the EST timezone.