24892 ZIP Code — War, WV

Mcdowell County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24892 is located in War, West Virginia, within Mcdowell County. It covers approximately 38.03 square miles and serves a population of 1,447 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 24892

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 $38,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $27,455. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 49% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (20%), smoking (38%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 24892 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,447

population

38.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24892 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24892

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24892. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
War	Acceptable
War	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24815 Berwind (2.7 mi) 24879 Raysal (4.6 mi) 24873 Paynesville (4.9 mi) 24850 Jolo (6.5 mi) 24622 Jewell Ridge (7.5 mi) 24884 Squire (8.9 mi) 24657 Whitewood (9.1 mi) 24634 Pilgrims Knob (9.7 mi) 24830 Elbert (10.4 mi) 24602 Bandy (10.9 mi) 24828 Davy (11.6 mi) 24844 Iaeger (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,447
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	38.03 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	37.3056
Longitude	-81.7278
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	84.7%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	4.1%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,447

Population

People per sq mi

33.6

Median age

$27,455

Median household income

$14,190

Per capita income

$38,500

Median home value

$691

Median monthly rent

55.9%

Home ownership

45.4%

Poverty rate

25.8%

Unemployment

514

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

103

Under 5

114

5–9

105

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

110

100

35–44

110

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	484	33.4%
18 and over	963	66.6%
65 and over	249	17.2%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,432	99%
Black or African American	15	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.7%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	4.1%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 20.9%

$10k–$15k 14.8%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 25.3%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 6.5%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.9%
$10k–$15k	14.8%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	25.3%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	6.5%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$27,455

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 51.9%

$50k–$100k 45.9%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$38,500
Median rent / month	$691
Owner occupied	55.9%
Renter occupied	44.1%
Vacant	33.9%
Single-family detached	67.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	39.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	42.3%
3 bedrooms	34.5%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.5%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	10.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	67.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Fuel oil	5.6%
Wood	6.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	214	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	57	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	56	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	152	31.7%
Households with children under 18	184	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	34.0%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.0%	8.5%
Married	41.3%	47.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	1.2%	21.7%
Divorced	11.5%	20.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.1%

Some HS, no diploma 25.9%

HS graduate 50.2%

Some college, no degree 2.8%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 2.3%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.9%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	13.7%
Kindergarten	83	26.5%
Elementary school	123	39.3%
High school	54	17.3%
College / grad school	10	3.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 27.3%

Manufacturing 19.0%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Transportation & utilities 13.0%

Retail trade 9.3%

Professional & management 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	8.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	34.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.8%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.4%
Carpool	14.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	27.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 45.4%

Under 18 years 74.4%

18 and over 30.8%

Married-couple families 29.4%

Female-led households 36.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.2%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	19.0%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	48.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.3%
High blood pressure	48.7%
High cholesterol	42.0%
Diabetes	20.0%
Heart disease	12.3%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	14.4%
Arthritis	43.2%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	19.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	37.9%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	45.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.5%
Depression	32.9%
Fair or poor health	36.5%
Poor mental health	22.8%
Poor physical health	23.1%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	35.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	38.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	53.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	16.0%
Public insurance	82.9%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,230	85.0%
Spanish	25	2.0%
Other Indo-European	16	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,447	100.0%
Born in same state	1,447	100.0%
Born in different state	996	68.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	107	7.4%
Arab	50	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	43	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	76.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24892

What city is ZIP code 24892 in?

ZIP code 24892 is primarily assigned to War, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24892 in?

ZIP code 24892 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24892?

45% of residents in ZIP code 24892 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 24892 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 24892 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 24892 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 24892 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 24892?

8% 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 24892 in?

ZIP code 24892 observes the EST timezone.