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Mcdowell County
Pageton, WV
24871
24871 ZIP Code — Pageton, WV
Mcdowell County, West Virginia
ZIP code 24871 is located in
Pageton ,
West Virginia ,
within Mcdowell County .
It covers approximately 34.87 square miles and serves a population of
518 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 24871
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 $52,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $58,229. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (21%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 24871 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, 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
518
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
34.87 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
37.3283
Longitude
-81.4612
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
94.6%
76.7%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
17.5%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
5.4%
5.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$58,229
Median household income
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 101 19.5% 18 and over 417 80.5% 65 and over 130 25.1% Median age 44.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
94.6%
76.7%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
17.5%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
5.4%
5.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 21.5% $15k–$25k 9.9% $25k–$35k 3.3% $35k–$50k 1.1% $50k–$75k 18.8% $75k–$100k 23.8% $100k–$150k 11.6% $150k–$200k 5.5% $200k+ 4.4% Median income $58,229
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $52,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 78.5% Renter occupied 21.5% Vacant 27.6% Single-family detached 68.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 31.6% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.42
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 3.6% 1980–1989 21.2% 1970–1979 28.4% 1960–1969 1.2% 1950–1959 11.6% 1940–1949 3.2% 1939 or earlier 30.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.2% 2 bedrooms 46.0% 3 bedrooms 41.2% 4 bedrooms 11.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 24.9% 1 vehicle 12.7% 2 vehicles 44.2% 3 or more 18.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 78.5% Fuel oil 21.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 112 61.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 2 1.1% Female householder, no spouse 67 37.0% Households with children under 18 39 21.5% Households with seniors (65+) 101 55.8% Average household size 2.86
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.4% 10.2% Married 53.1% 56.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.9% 28.6% Divorced 25.6% 4.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.9%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.3% Bachelor's or higher 14.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 40 52.6% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 36 47.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
41.9%
Public administration
27.2%
Finance & real estate
20.6%
Agriculture & mining
5.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 55.1% Service 19.9% Sales & office 11.8% Natural resources & construction 5.9% Production & transportation 7.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 39.7% Government 55.9% Self-employed 4.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.2% Carpool 4.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 7.4% Avg commute (minutes) 42.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
42.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 60.8% Retirement income 44.8% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 26.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 46.7% High blood pressure 51.6% High cholesterol 44.3% Diabetes 21.0% Heart disease 13.6% Stroke 6.3% Asthma 13.4% Arthritis 45.7% Kidney disease 5.1% Pulmonary disease 19.1% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 32.2% Binge drinking 9.7% No physical activity 42.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 42.8% Depression 29.9% Fair or poor health 33.9% Poor mental health 19.9% Poor physical health 21.9% No health insurance 14.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.5% Visited dentist 40.4% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 33.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 38 9.1%
Disability % Any disability 18.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 6.3% 65 and over 59.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 40.3% Public insurance 79.3% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 457 88.2% 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) 518 100.0% Born in same state 518 100.0% Born in different state 507 97.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 275 53.1% French 58 11.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 12 2.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.9% Internet access 82.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24871
What city is ZIP code 24871 in?
ZIP code 24871 is primarily assigned to Pageton, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24871 in?
ZIP code 24871 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24871?
37% of residents in ZIP code 24871 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 24871 have a large retiree population?
61% of households in ZIP code 24871 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 24871 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 24871 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 24871?
14% 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 24871 in?
ZIP code 24871 observes the EST timezone.
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