ZIP code 24801
Where is ZIP code 24801?
Welch, West Virginia
McDowell County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 24801 belongs to Welch, West Virginia in McDowell County. 24801 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 304 and 681. About 4,745 people live in the 24801 area, where the median household income is $29,330. The closest ZIP codes are 24878 (Premier, 3.3 mi west), 24853 (Kimball, 4 mi east) and 24828 (Davy, 4.9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 24801 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Welch |
| Also accepted | Capels, Coalwood, Havaco, Hemphill, Skygusty, Superior, Wolf Pen |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | McDowell County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 37.4329, -81.5846 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 248 |
Population and income in 24801
| Population | 4,745 · higher than 86% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 45 · higher than 51% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.1 years · lower than 66% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 68% / 32% |
| Median household income | $29,330 · lower than 93% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $12,406 |
| Below the poverty line | 30% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 5.3% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $57,800 · lower than 92% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $812 a month |
| Housing units | 1,442 |
| Households | 1,030 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 29% |
| Land area | 106 sq mi (plus 0.18 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24801. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 24801
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24878 | Premier, WV | 3.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 24853 | Kimball, WV | 4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 24828 | Davy, WV | 4.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 24836 | Gary, WV | 4.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 24829 | Eckman, WV | 5.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 24895 | Wilcoe, WV | 5.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 24888 | Thorpe, WV | 5.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 24816 | Big Sandy, WV | 6.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 24881 | Roderfield, WV | 6.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 24843 | Hensley, WV | 6.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 24830 | Elbert, WV | 7.2 mi S | Standard |
| 24834 | Fanrock, WV | 8.7 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 24801 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 24801
123 MAIN ST
WELCH WV 24801
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CAPELS, COALWOOD, HAVACO, HEMPHILL, SKYGUSTY, SUPERIOR and WOLF PEN as the city name for 24801. Avoid Maitland: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (24801-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 24801?
- 24801 is a Welch, West Virginia ZIP code. Capels, Coalwood, Havaco, Hemphill, Skygusty, Superior and Wolf Pen are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 24801 in?
- ZIP code 24801 is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 24801 in?
- 24801 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 24801?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 24801 use area codes 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 24801?
- About 4,745 people live in ZIP code 24801, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 24801?
- The median household income in 24801 is $29,330 a year, lower than 93% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 24801?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 24801 are 24878 (Premier, 3.3 miles), 24853 (Kimball, 4 miles), 24828 (Davy, 4.9 miles) and 24836 (Gary, 4.9 miles).