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Mcdowell County
Newhall, WV
24866
24866 ZIP Code — Newhall, WV
Mcdowell County, West Virginia
ZIP code 24866 is located in
Newhall ,
West Virginia ,
within Mcdowell County .
It covers approximately 18.21 square miles and serves a population of
534 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 24866
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $19,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $45,461. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry.
College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (21%), smoking (37%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 24866 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, 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
534
Population density
29 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
18.21 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
37.2648
Longitude
-81.6038
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.2%
76.7%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
41.8%
17.5%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
10.0%
5.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$45,461
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 171 32.0% 18 and over 363 68.0% 65 and over 177 33.1% Median age 47.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.2%
76.7%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
41.8%
17.5%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
10.0%
5.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
3.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 5.4% $15k–$25k 16.1% $35k–$50k 35.4% $50k–$75k 14.8% $75k–$100k 19.3% $100k–$150k 9.0% Median income $45,461
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $19,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 95.5% Renter occupied 4.5% Vacant 19.5% Single-family detached 63.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 36.8% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.33
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 4.7% 1980–1989 11.9% 1970–1979 15.2% 1960–1969 16.6% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 13.0% 1939 or earlier 38.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 57.4% 3 bedrooms 24.2% 4 bedrooms 18.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 17.5% 2 vehicles 52.9% 3 or more 29.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.9% Electricity 56.5% Fuel oil 13.0% Wood 4.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 171 76.7% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 45 20.2% Female householder, no spouse 7 3.1% Households with children under 18 33 14.8% Households with seniors (65+) 156 70.0% Average household size 2.39
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 8.9% 19.6% Married 72.0% 75.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 4.4% Divorced 19.1% 0.0%
Education
Less than 9th grade
18.2%
Some HS, no diploma
20.4%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 61.4% Bachelor's or higher 3.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 21 18.3% Elementary school 79 68.7% High school 15 13.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
19.2%
Agriculture & mining
18.2%
Education & healthcare
13.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 13.1% Service 0.0% Sales & office 11.1% Natural resources & construction 71.7% Production & transportation 4.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.9% Government 13.1% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.8% Carpool 23.2% 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
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 67.7% Retirement income 30.9% Supplemental Security 4.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 21.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 48.0% High blood pressure 51.0% High cholesterol 44.3% Diabetes 21.3% Heart disease 13.6% Stroke 6.4% Asthma 14.0% Arthritis 45.5% Kidney disease 5.2% Pulmonary disease 21.0% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 36.5% Binge drinking 10.5% No physical activity 44.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 43.6% Depression 31.8% Fair or poor health 36.9% Poor mental health 21.6% Poor physical health 23.7% No health insurance 16.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.3% Visited dentist 36.4% Cholesterol screening 87.3% Teeth loss 37.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 30 8.3%
Disability % Any disability 27.0% Under 18 11.7% 18–64 years 11.3% 65 and over 58.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.9% Public insurance 46.6% No insurance 0.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 478 89.5% 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) 534 100.0% Born in same state 534 100.0% Born in different state 449 84.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 47 8.8%
Ancestry Count % Italian 30 5.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.8% Internet access 91.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24866
What city is ZIP code 24866 in?
ZIP code 24866 is primarily assigned to Newhall, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24866 in?
ZIP code 24866 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 24866 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 24866 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 24866 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 24866 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 24866 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 24866 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 24866?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 24866 in?
ZIP code 24866 observes the EST timezone.
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