24458 ZIP Code — Mc Dowell, VA

Highland County, Virginia

ZIP code 24458 is located in Mc Dowell, Virginia, within Highland County. It covers approximately 68.80 square miles and serves a population of 278 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.

About ZIP code 24458

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 $187,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,063. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 24458 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

278

population

68.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24458 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24458

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24458. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Dowell	Acceptable
Mc Dowell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24442 Head Waters (4.9 mi) 24433 Doe Hill (5.6 mi) 24465 Monterey (7.9 mi) 24485 West Augusta (11.8 mi) 24487 Williamsville (12.7 mi) 24432 Deerfield (13.2 mi) 24944 Green Bank (14.6 mi) 24413 Blue Grass (15 mi) 26815 Sugar Grove (16.4 mi) 24430 Craigsville (17.5 mi) 22843 Mount Solon (19.1 mi) 24934 Dunmore (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	278
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	68.80 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	38.3200
Longitude	-79.5201
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	540

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	43.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	39.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	13.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	10.3%	3.9%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

278

Population

People per sq mi

61.4

Median age

$49,063

Median household income

$24,665

Per capita income

$187,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.8%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

234

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	28	10.1%
18 and over	250	89.9%
65 and over	114	41.0%
Median age	61.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Two or more races 9%

Group	Count	%
White	253	91%
Two or more races	25	9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	43.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	39.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	13.4%	26.3%
Over $200k	10.3%	3.9%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 25.5%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 38.6%

$75k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	25.5%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	38.6%
$75k–$100k	3.3%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
Median income	$49,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 14.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.8%
Renter occupied	5.2%
Vacant	36.8%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	16.5%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	25.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	41.7%
3 bedrooms	27.7%
4 bedrooms	28.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.6%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	18.3%
3 or more	47.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.6%
Electricity	23.5%
Propane / LP gas	20.9%
Fuel oil	19.6%
Wood	29.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	7	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	10	6.5%
Female householder, no spouse	42	27.5%
Households with children under 18	20	13.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	54.9%
Average household size	1.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.1%	7.4%
Married	79.1%	63.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	15.6%
Divorced	12.2%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	60.0%
High school	5	20.0%
College / grad school	5	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 29.4%

Construction 29.4%

Retail trade 11.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Education & healthcare 8.2%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Public administration 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	29.4%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	29.4%
Government	31.8%
Self-employed	38.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.8%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 28.6%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 13.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.4%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	26.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.2%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	15.5%
Uninsured under 19	28.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	270	97.1%
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)	278	100.0%
Born in same state	278	100.0%
Born in different state	245	88.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	47	16.9%
French	27	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	23	8.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.0%
Internet access	54.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24458

What city is ZIP code 24458 in?

ZIP code 24458 is primarily assigned to Mc Dowell, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24458 in?

ZIP code 24458 falls within Highland County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24458 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 24458 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24458 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 24458 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 24458 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 24458 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24458?

16% of residents in ZIP code 24458 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24458 in?

ZIP code 24458 observes the EST timezone.