24879 ZIP Code — Raysal, WV

Mcdowell County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24879 is located in Raysal, West Virginia, within Mcdowell County. It covers approximately 4.56 square miles and serves a population of 644 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 24879

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 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $31,154. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (18%), smoking (38%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 24879 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.

644

population

4.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24879 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24879

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24879. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Raysal	Acceptable
Raysal	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24892 War (4.6 mi) 24850 Jolo (4.6 mi) 24873 Paynesville (5.4 mi) 24844 Iaeger (7.2 mi) 24815 Berwind (7.2 mi) 24634 Pilgrims Knob (8.6 mi) 24657 Whitewood (9.3 mi) 24828 Davy (9.4 mi) 24872 Panther (9.6 mi) 24622 Jewell Ridge (10.2 mi) 24884 Squire (12.8 mi) 24830 Elbert (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	644
Population density	141 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	4.56 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.3631
Longitude	-81.7691
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681/304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.0%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

644

Population

141

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$31,154

Median household income

$15,123

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

42.7%

Poverty rate

74.7%

Unemployment

318

Housing units

0.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

107

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	112	17.4%
18 and over	532	82.6%
65 and over	188	29.2%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	644	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.0%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 22.6%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 28.3%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	22.6%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	28.3%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
Median income	$31,154

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 49.0%

$50k–$100k 36.6%

$200k–$300k 0.5%

$500k–$1M 13.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	35.0%
Single-family detached	50.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	26.3%
1970–1979	35.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	66.1%
4 bedrooms	3.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	66.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Wood	28.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	107	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	66	28.7%
Female householder, no spouse	57	24.8%
Households with children under 18	63	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	136	59.1%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	29.9%
Married	46.5%	49.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	20.2%	20.8%
Divorced	5.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 70.3%

Some college, no degree 6.8%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 0.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	0.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	36	25.5%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	33	23.4%
College / grad school	72	51.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 66.7%

Transportation & utilities 30.8%

Education & healthcare 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	66.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	33.3%
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

All people 42.7%

Under 18 years 71.4%

18 and over 36.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.6%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	28.7%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.0%
High blood pressure	46.1%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	18.1%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	14.1%
Arthritis	40.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	18.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	38.2%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	42.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.5%
Depression	33.1%
Fair or poor health	33.8%
Poor mental health	22.8%
Poor physical health	21.7%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	36.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	35.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.2%
65 and over	53.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.7%
Public insurance	77.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	581	90.2%
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)	644	100.0%
Born in same state	644	100.0%
Born in different state	489	75.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	9.2%
French	47	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	43	6.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24879

What city is ZIP code 24879 in?

ZIP code 24879 is primarily assigned to Raysal, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24879 in?

ZIP code 24879 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24879?

43% of residents in ZIP code 24879 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24879 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 24879 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24879 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 24879 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 24879 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 24879 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 24879 in?

ZIP code 24879 observes the EST timezone.