ZIP Code 24843, West Virginia
ZIP Code 24843 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 24843 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in McDowell County, West Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 0. The land area covers 3.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 0 | ±13 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | Suppressed | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 0 | ±13 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | Suppressed | — |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±13 |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±13 |
| Civilian Labor Force, Unemployed | 0 | ±13 |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 0 | ±13 |
| Broadband Internet Subscriptions | 0 | ±13 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF MCDOWELL
GUS Population: 17,147 (2024)
ID: 176938
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MCDOWELL COUNTY COMMISSION
109 WYOMING ST, WELCH WV 24801-2261
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Brenton, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Oceana, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bradshaw, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Big Sandy, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Gilbert, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Glen Fork, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Hanover, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Iaeger, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Kimball, WV | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Welch, WV |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Appalachian College of Pharmacy
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College | 24.9 mi away | 1060 Dragon Road, Oakwood, VA, 24631 |
2764984190
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IAEGER
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 120 WEST VIRGINIA AVE., IAEGER, WV, 24844 |
(304) 938-3825
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HANOVER
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 5556 INTERSTATE HWY, HANOVER, WV, 24839 |
(304) 664-5580
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MCDOWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 90 HOWARD ST., WELCH, WV, 24801 |
(304) 436-3070
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BRADSHAW
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 10,002 MARSHALL HIGHWAY, BRADSHAW, WV, 24817 |
(304) 967-5140
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WYOMING COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 19 PARK STREET, PINEVILLE, WV, 24874 |
(304) 732-6228
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GILBERT
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 5 WHARNCLIFF AVENUE, GILBERT, WV, 25621 |
(304) 664-8886
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WAR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 672 WARRIOR MINE ROAD, WAR, WV, 24892 |
(304) 875-4622
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OCEANA
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 1519 COOK PARKWAY, OCEANA, WV, 24870 |
(304) 682-6784
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MULLENS AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 102 FOUTH ST., MULLENS, WV, 25882 |
(304) 294-6687
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RD BAILEY LAKE, WV US, located 10.0 miles from ZCTA5 24843. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.1° | 23.5° | 33.3° | 3.84" | — |
| February | 47.3° | 25.4° | 36.4° | 3.36" | — |
| March | 55.9° | 31.6° | 43.7° | 4.29" | — |
| April | 67.7° | 41.5° | 54.6° | 4.38" | — |
| May | 75.2° | 50.6° | 62.9° | 4.91" | — |
| June | 81.3° | 59.6° | 70.5° | 4.85" | — |
| July | 83.9° | 63.7° | 73.8° | 5.31" | — |
| August | 82.7° | 62.8° | 72.8° | 4.17" | — |
| September | 77.8° | 55.7° | 66.7° | 3.03" | — |
| October | 66.8° | 43.7° | 55.3° | 3.05" | — |
| November | 56.0° | 32.4° | 44.2° | 2.97" | — |
| December | 45.7° | 27.6° | 36.7° | 4.11" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy CDP | CDP | 1.6 mi | — |
| Roderfield CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Davy town | Town | 3.7 mi | — |
| Iaeger town | Town | 5.7 mi | — |
| Welch city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Brenton CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 24843. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.