24801 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to WELCH, WV 24801

24801 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Welch, West Virginia. Median household income here ($19,115) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples.

The average family income here is $33,971/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 24801 is $26,614.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 24801 earn an average of $29,149/year. Women earn only $17,456/year.

1,364 people in 24801 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 24801? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 23.4 minutes.

The median age here is 43. There are 1,979 men and 1,879 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 47.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,493 people (out of the 3,858 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,571 homes, and 162 businesses every day. 94 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

24801 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 37 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Algiers, Algeria!) and -82 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,669 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 3,858
  • White Population: 3,390
  • Black Population: 506
  • Hispanic Population: 22
  • Asian Population: 4
  • Hawaiian Population: 1
  • Indian Population: 29
  • Male Population: 1,979
  • Female Population: 1,879
  • Median Age: 43
  • Median Age of Males: 40
  • Median Age of Females: 47
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: West Virginia
  • County: McDowell
  • City: Welch
  • Longitude: -81.6
  • Latitude: 37.4
  • Elevation: 1,670 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 304
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 1,360
  • Drive alone: 1,111
  • Carpool: 149
  • Public transit: 6
  • Ride bikes or walk: 94

  • Average commute time: 23.4 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 87
  •    5 - 9: 321
  •    10 - 14: 243
  •    15 - 19: 166
  •    20 - 24: 87
  •    25 - 29: 48
  •    30 - 34: 153
  •    35 - 39: 24
  •    40 - 44: 13
  •    45 - 59: 61
  •    60 - 89: 117
  •    90 plus: 40
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $38,000
  • Average Annual Household Income: $25,542
  • Businesses: 102
  • Employees: 1,233
  • Annual Payroll: $35,607,000
  • Average Family Income: $33,971
  • Median Family Income: $19,115
  • Average Income for Men: $29,149
  • Average Income for Women: $17,456
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 047
  • State FIPS Code: 54

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Schools in 24801 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Welch Elementary School
1235 Stewart Street
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Middle Schools
Mount View Middle School
960 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
High Schools
Mcdowell County Career And Technology Center
Drawer V
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-3488
Mount View High School
950 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Phoenix Center
275 Virginia Avenue
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4773

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 24801 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.wvstatepolice.com/sexoff/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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