Elkhorn ZIP Codes — Mcdowell County, WV
There is one unique ZIP code in Elkhorn, West Virginia and it is 24831. Area code: 304/681.
1
ZIP codes
13.05
sq mi land
0.01
sq mi water
304/681
area code
Elkhorn, WV ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Elkhorn, WV (1)
Demographics & statistics
579
Population
37.0
Median age
$39,148
Median household income
$12,875
Per capita income
$48,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
15.9%
Unemployment
204
Housing units
3.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
21
5–9
36
21
10–14
36
27
15–19
44
5
20–24
9
50
35–44
82
14
45–54
24
3
55–59
4
21
60–64
35
55
65–74
92
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 185 | 32.0% |
| 18 and over | 394 | 68.0% |
| 65 and over | 147 | 25.4% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.6%
Black or African American
23%
Two or more races
18.1%
Asian
3.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 322 | 55.6% |
| Black or African American | 133 | 23% |
| Two or more races | 105 | 18.1% |
| Asian | 19 | 3.3% |
Household income
$15k–$25k
33.8%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
23.2%
$75k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 33.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.6% |
| Median income | $39,148 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
52.3%
$50k–$100k
29.8%
$100k–$150k
11.3%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $48,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 26.0% |
| Single-family detached | 84.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 15.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 20.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.7% |
| 3 or more | 28.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.6% |
| Electricity | 72.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.3% |
| Wood | 15.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 126 | 83.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10 | 6.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 15 | 9.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 51 | 33.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 79 | 52.3% |
| Average household size | 3.83 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.6% | 37.7% |
| Married | 51.8% | 56.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
55.5%
Some college, no degree
16.6%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
3.9%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 3.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 6.6% |
| Elementary school | 57 | 41.6% |
| High school | 71 | 51.8% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
32.4%
Public administration
21.6%
Professional & management
13.5%
Other services
13.5%
Education & healthcare
10.8%
Agriculture & mining
8.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.3% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 31.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.1% |
| Production & transportation | 23.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 58.1% |
| Government | 32.4% |
| Self-employed | 9.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.5% |
| Carpool | 23.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
16.8%
Married-couple families
27.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.3% |
| Retirement income | 39.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 27.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 53.1% |
| High cholesterol | 40.8% |
| Heart disease | 11.6% |
| Stroke | 7.3% |
| Asthma | 14.6% |
| Arthritis | 43.5% |
| Kidney disease | 5.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 16.3% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 9.0% |
| No physical activity | 45.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 47.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 36.6% |
| Poor mental health | 20.5% |
| Poor physical health | 21.4% |
| No health insurance | 17.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 84.1% |
| Visited dentist | 37.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 38.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 18 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 53.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 37.1% |
| Public insurance | 69.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 579 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 17 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 7 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 10 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 560 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 560 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 272 | 47.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 19 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 19 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 122 | 21.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 31 | 5.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 26.1% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.