24873 ZIP Code — Paynesville, WV

Mcdowell County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24873 is located in Paynesville, West Virginia, within Mcdowell County. It covers approximately 9.45 square miles and serves a population of 401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24873

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (18%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 24873 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

401

population

9.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24873 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24873

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24873. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paynesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24892 War (4.9 mi) 24879 Raysal (5.4 mi) 24815 Berwind (6 mi) 24828 Davy (7.1 mi) 24830 Elbert (8 mi) 24884 Squire (8.7 mi) 24801 Welch (9 mi) 24850 Jolo (9.6 mi) 24844 Iaeger (10.3 mi) 24622 Jewell Ridge (12.4 mi) 24634 Pilgrims Knob (13.4 mi) 24602 Bandy (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	401
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	9.45 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.3603
Longitude	-81.6716
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	32.9%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	56.0%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

401

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

Median household income

$15,682

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.2%

Home ownership

31.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

167

Housing units

9.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

20–24

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	101	25.2%
18 and over	300	74.8%
65 and over	138	34.4%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Black or African American 8.5%

Group	Count	%
White	367	91.5%
Black or African American	34	8.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.9%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	56.0%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 33.5%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 2.8%

$50k–$75k 3.9%

$75k–$100k 43.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	33.5%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	2.8%
$50k–$75k	3.9%
$75k–$100k	43.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.9%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 49.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.2%
Renter occupied	21.8%
Vacant	13.1%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	24.3%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	39.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	16.5%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	46.6%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.5%
1 vehicle	11.7%
2 vehicles	55.9%
3 or more	8.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.9%
Electricity	80.4%
Fuel oil	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	85	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	16	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	73	40.8%
Households with children under 18	31	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	102	57.0%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	20.5%
Married	81.0%	24.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	22.6%
Divorced	0.0%	32.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 48.3%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 19.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	14.7%
Elementary school	84	72.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	15	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 42.5%

Education & healthcare 39.1%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.1%
Service	39.1%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.5%
Government	42.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.4%
Carpool	30.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	26.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 31.4%

Under 18 years 52.5%

18 and over 24.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 48.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.8%
Retirement income	41.3%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.4%
High blood pressure	46.7%
High cholesterol	42.0%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	11.2%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	13.1%
Arthritis	42.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	16.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.8%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	38.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	30.6%
Fair or poor health	29.2%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	19.2%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	44.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	28.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.9%
Under 18	35.6%
18–64 years	28.4%
65 and over	53.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.4%
Public insurance	68.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	401	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)	401	100.0%
Born in same state	401	100.0%
Born in different state	258	64.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	128	31.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	77.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24873

What city is ZIP code 24873 in?

ZIP code 24873 is primarily assigned to Paynesville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24873 in?

ZIP code 24873 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24873 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 24873 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24873 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 24873 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24873?

31% of residents in ZIP code 24873 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24873?

10% 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 24873 in?

ZIP code 24873 observes the EST timezone.