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Mcdowell County
Mohawk, WV
24862
24862 ZIP Code — Mohawk, WV
Mcdowell County, West Virginia
ZIP code 24862 is located in
Mohawk ,
West Virginia ,
within Mcdowell County .
It covers approximately 12.44 square miles and serves a population of
464 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 24862
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. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $23,333. Poverty affects 59% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 40% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (53%), diabetes (23%), smoking (47%), poor mental health (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 24862 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
464
Population density
37 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
12.44 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
37.4977
Longitude
-81.9011
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
94.7%
76.7%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
5.3%
17.5%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
5.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$23,333
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 103 22.2% 18 and over 361 77.8% 65 and over 62 13.4% Median age 35.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
94.7%
76.7%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
5.3%
17.5%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
5.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 14.8% $10k–$15k 25.0% $15k–$25k 15.3% $25k–$35k 27.0% $35k–$50k 10.7% $75k–$100k 7.1% Median income $23,333
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 90.3% Renter occupied 9.7% Vacant 24.0% Single-family detached 67.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 24.8% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.19
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.9% 2000–2009 5.4% 1990–1999 29.8% 1980–1989 6.2% 1970–1979 37.6% 1960–1969 11.6% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 7.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 54.3% 3 bedrooms 45.7% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 14.8% 1 vehicle 36.7% 2 vehicles 38.8% 3 or more 9.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.7% Electricity 60.2% Propane / LP gas 23.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 35 17.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 82 41.8% Female householder, no spouse 79 40.3% Households with children under 18 38 19.4% Households with seniors (65+) 30 15.3% Average household size 2.37
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 60.3% 38.1% Married 22.1% 18.7% Separated 0.0% 7.4% Widowed 0.0% 24.1% Divorced 17.6% 11.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.2%
Some HS, no diploma
24.4%
Some college, no degree
7.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 65.4% Bachelor's or higher 0.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 71 68.9% High school 32 31.1% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
73.6%
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Agriculture & mining
6.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 0.0% Service 0.0% Sales & office 93.1% Natural resources & construction 6.9% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.6% Government 19.4% 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) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.8% Retirement income 23.5% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 15.3% Food stamps / SNAP 39.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 52.7% High blood pressure 52.3% High cholesterol 43.7% Diabetes 23.4% Heart disease 14.7% Stroke 7.5% Asthma 15.7% Arthritis 46.5% Kidney disease 5.8% Pulmonary disease 25.7% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 46.5% Binge drinking 10.3% No physical activity 51.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 46.6% Depression 35.4% Fair or poor health 45.4% Poor mental health 25.1% Poor physical health 28.5% No health insurance 20.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.1% Visited dentist 26.7% Cholesterol screening 83.4% Teeth loss 48.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 33 9.1%
Disability % Any disability 28.9% Under 18 6.8% 18–64 years 42.5% 65 and over 0.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 11.6% Public insurance 84.5% No insurance 15.5% Uninsured under 19 6.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 464 100.0% 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) 464 100.0% Born in same state 464 100.0% Born in different state 350 75.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 125 26.9%
Ancestry Count % Italian 69 14.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.2% Internet access 85.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24862
What city is ZIP code 24862 in?
ZIP code 24862 is primarily assigned to Mohawk, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24862 in?
ZIP code 24862 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24862?
59% of residents in ZIP code 24862 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 24862 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 24862 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24862?
Health data for ZIP code 24862 shows elevated rates of obesity (53%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (47%) compared to national benchmarks.
Does ZIP code 24862 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 24862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 24862 in?
ZIP code 24862 observes the EST timezone.
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