24892 ZIP Code – War, West Virginia
24892 is a small ZIP code in War, West Virginia, part of McDowell County with a population of approximately 1,447 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $27,455, which is well below the West Virginia average and well below the national figure. Median home values of $38,500 are well below the national average, with 51.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $691 is below the national average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 37.9%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 46.4%, well above the national average. 3.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 31.6, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 24813, 24879, 24826.
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ZIP 24892 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 24892 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,447 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $27k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $38k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $691 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.6 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 37.9% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 46.4% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 3.6% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 24813 – Bartley
- 24879 – Raysal
- 24826 – Cucumber
- 24894 – Warriormine
- 24817 – Bradshaw
- 24866 – Newhall
- 24811 – Avondale
- 24895 – Wilcoe
- 24815 – Berwind
- 24830 – Elbert
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24813 | BARTLEY | Not provided | Not provided |
| 24879 | RAYSAL | 644 | $31,154 |
| 24826 | CUCUMBER | 50 | Not provided |
| 24894 | WARRIORMINE | 254 | Not provided |
| 24817 | BRADSHAW | 1,283 | Not provided |