County ProfileWV
McDowell County
Population: 19,111 · 35 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
19,111
People
Median age
43.7
Housing
Total households
6,467
Income
Median household income
$31,559
Housing
Total housing units
9,336
Employment
Employment rate
24.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
6.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.2%
County details
Local time 02:10:05(ET)| Name | McDowell |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 35total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 17 Standard18 PO Box |
| Area code | 304, 681 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 37.3827604, -81.658204 |
| Land area | 533.5 sq miles(1,381.7 km²) |
Map of McDowell county, West Virginia with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in McDowell County
Compare the largest cities in McDowell County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welch | 3,590 | $32,969 | 1ZIPs |
| Panther | 799 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Gary | 773 | $41,603 | 1ZIPs |
| Avondale | 685 | — | 1ZIPs |
| War | 623 | $29,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Mohawk | 588 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Warriormine | 470 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Paynesville | 448 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Newhall | 434 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Premier | 382 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Raysal | 364 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Isaban | 316 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Elkhorn | 265 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Iaeger | 257 | $36,591 | 1ZIPs |
| Northfork | 231 | $50,208 | 1ZIPs |
| Davy | 209 | $32,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Bradshaw | 207 | $22,116 | 1ZIPs |
| Big Sandy | 198 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Berwind | 188 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Pageton | 174 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Anawalt | 165 | $38,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Elbert | 160 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Bartley | 146 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Kimball | 145 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Thorpe | 127 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Maybeury | 109 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Hensley | 104 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Jolo | 90 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Jenkinjones | 82 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cucumber | 74 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Roderfield | 62 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Wilcoe | 47 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Switchback | 43 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Squire | 40 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Kyle | 35 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in McDowell County
Review the most populated postal areas across McDowell County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24801 | Welch | $29,330 | 5,143 |
| 24844 | Iaeger | $25,756 | 1,585 |
| 24817 | Bradshaw | $25,363 | 1,383 |
| 24892 | War | $36,707 | 1,271 |
| 24868 | Northfork | $30,259 | 917 |
| 24872 | Panther | $40,293 | 799 |
| 24853 | Kimball | $13,092 | 725 |
| 24811 | Avondale | — | 685 |
| 24828 | Davy | $17,424 | 602 |
| 24862 | Mohawk | $30,389 | 588 |
| 24871 | Pageton | $64,167 | 540 |
| 24836 | Gary | $36,250 | 522 |
| 24894 | Warriormine | $24,423 | 470 |
| 24873 | Paynesville | — | 448 |
| 24808 | Anawalt | — | 444 |
| 24866 | Newhall | $38,852 | 434 |
| 24881 | Roderfield | — | 400 |
| 24879 | Raysal | — | 399 |
| 24878 | Premier | $33,113 | 382 |
| 24846 | Isaban | $2,499 | 316 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS