24888 ZIP Code — Thorpe, WV
Mcdowell County, West Virginia
ZIP code 24888 is located in Thorpe, West Virginia, within Mcdowell County. It covers approximately 4.69 square miles and serves a population of 27 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.
27
population
4.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
24888 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 24888
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24888. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Thorpe | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27 |
| Population density | 6 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 54 |
| County FIPS | 047 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.3629 |
| Longitude | -81.5121 |
| 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 | 75.0% | 76.7% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 17.5% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 5.3% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
Demographics & statistics
27
Population
6
People per sq mi
65.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$14,719
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
29
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
10–14
2
2
15–19
3
7
65–74
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8 | 29.6% |
| 18 and over | 19 | 70.4% |
| 65 and over | 19 | 70.4% |
| Median age | 65.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 75.0% | 76.7% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.0% | 17.5% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 5.3% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
$10k–$15k
31.3%
$25k–$35k
68.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 31.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 68.8% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
31.3%
$50k–$100k
68.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 44.8% |
| Single-family detached | 86.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 13.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 17.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 55.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 69.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 68.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.3% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5 | 31.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 11 | 68.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5 | 31.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16 | 100.0% |
| Average household size | 1.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 50.0% | 21.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 78.6% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
100.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 3 | 37.5% |
| High school | 5 | 62.5% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 100.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| 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
59.3%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
42.1%
Married-couple families
100.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 100.0% |
| Retirement income | 68.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.5% |
| High blood pressure | 47.7% |
| High cholesterol | 41.7% |
| Diabetes | 18.5% |
| Heart disease | 10.8% |
| Stroke | 5.5% |
| Asthma | 13.3% |
| Arthritis | 41.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 15.7% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 29.6% |
| Binge drinking | 10.5% |
| No physical activity | 39.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 43.4% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 30.2% |
| Poor mental health | 20.1% |
| Poor physical health | 19.3% |
| No health insurance | 13.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.1% |
| Visited dentist | 43.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 31.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 37.5% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.3% |
| Public insurance | 70.4% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27 | 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) | 27 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 27 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 19 | 70.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 11 | 40.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 59.3% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24888
What city is ZIP code 24888 in?
ZIP code 24888 is primarily assigned to Thorpe, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 24888 in?
ZIP code 24888 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 24888 have a large retiree population?
100% of households in ZIP code 24888 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 24888 have an older population?
70% of residents in ZIP code 24888 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24888?
59% of residents in ZIP code 24888 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 24888?
Health data for ZIP code 24888 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 24888 in?
ZIP code 24888 observes the EST timezone.