24894 ZIP Code — Warriormine, WV

Mcdowell County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24894 is located in Warriormine, West Virginia, within Mcdowell County. It covers approximately 16.96 square miles and serves a population of 254 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 24894

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $26,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (19%), smoking (38%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 29% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 44%.

Overall, ZIP code 24894 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

254

population

16.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24894 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24894

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City	Status
Warriormine	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	254
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	16.96 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.2876
Longitude	-81.6966
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	86.3%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.7%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

254

Population

People per sq mi

54.3

Median age

Median household income

$10,583

Per capita income

$26,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

68.8%

Home ownership

63.4%

Poverty rate

38.8%

Unemployment

154

Housing units

0.6%

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

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	73	28.7%
18 and over	181	71.3%
65 and over	87	34.3%
Median age	54.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 7.5%

Black or African American 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	228	89.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	7.5%
Black or African American	7	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.3%	76.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.7%	17.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	5.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 15.2%

$10k–$15k 36.8%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 23.2%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.2%
$10k–$15k	36.8%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	23.2%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 81.4%

$50k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$26,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	68.8%
Renter occupied	31.2%
Vacant	35.2%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	1.6%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	15.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	30.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.3%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	3.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	80.8%
2 vehicles	19.2%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Electricity	72.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%
Wood	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	55	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	52	41.6%
Female householder, no spouse	18	14.4%
Households with children under 18	36	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	56.0%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	0.0%
Married	40.7%	67.1%
Separated	0.0%	10.5%
Widowed	6.2%	2.6%
Divorced	21.2%	19.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.0%

Some HS, no diploma 29.7%

HS graduate 46.9%

Some college, no degree 10.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	58.3%
Bachelor's or higher	0.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	79.5%
High school	8	20.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 36.7%

Agriculture & mining 23.3%

Retail trade 20.0%

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	60.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.3%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	20.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 63.4%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 48.6%

Married-couple families 50.9%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.2%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	14.4%
Cash public assistance	7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	72.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.1%
High blood pressure	47.5%
High cholesterol	41.5%
Diabetes	19.2%
Heart disease	11.6%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	14.4%
Arthritis	42.3%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	19.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	37.9%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	43.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.3%
Depression	33.2%
Fair or poor health	35.6%
Poor mental health	22.9%
Poor physical health	22.8%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	35.5%
Cholesterol screening	85.2%
Teeth loss	37.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	28.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	44.1%
Under 18	11.0%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	98.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	13.4%
Public insurance	93.7%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	220	86.6%
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)	254	100.0%
Born in same state	254	100.0%
Born in different state	191	75.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	29	11.4%
Italian	16	6.3%
German	6	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	2.4%
English	2	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.2%
Internet access	49.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24894

What city is ZIP code 24894 in?

ZIP code 24894 is primarily assigned to Warriormine, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24894 in?

ZIP code 24894 falls within Mcdowell County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24894?

63% of residents in ZIP code 24894 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 24894 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 24894 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 24894 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 24894 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 24894 have a large veteran population?

29% of civilians in ZIP code 24894 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 24894 in?

ZIP code 24894 observes the EST timezone.