24836 ZIP Code, Gary, WV
24836 is a ZIP code in Gary, West Virginia in McDowell County. It covers 8.2 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 24895, 24830 and 24888. 914 people live here in 178 households. With about 111 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $36,250, well below the West Virginia median of $59,608; the median age is 30.0, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Gary, WV
- County: McDowell County
- Land area: 8.2 sq mi
- Population: 914
- Median household income: $36,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 914 |
| Households | 178 |
| Median household income | $36,250 |
| Income per person | $17,179 |
| Median age | 30 |
| Homeowners | 93.8% |
| Median home value | $47,700 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 32.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 46.0% |
| Broadband internet | 84.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.7% |
| $10–15K | 10.1% |
| $15–25K | 12.9% |
| $25–35K | 24.2% |
| $35–50K | 24.7% |
| $50–75K | 5.6% |
| $75–100K | 0.6% |
| $100–150K | 3.4% |
| $150–200K | 11.8% |
| $200K+ | 5.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 26.4% |
| 10–19 | 0.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.3% |
| 25–34 | 21.2% |
| 35–44 | 13.1% |
| 45–54 | 4.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65–74 | 9.2% |
| 75+ | 7.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 8.0% |
| Owned outright | 45.7% |
| Rented | 3.5% |
| Vacant | 42.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.3% |
| Townhome | 20.6% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.1% |
Businesses in 24836
8 business establishments with 240 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 24895 — Gary city, WV (1.8 mi)
- 24830 — Gary city, WV (3.3 mi)
- 24888 — Gary city, WV (4.1 mi)
- 24871 — Pageton CDP, WV (4.7 mi)
- 24853 — Vivian CDP, WV (4.8 mi)
- 24831 (5.5 mi)
- 24801 — Welch city, WV (6 mi)
- 24878 — Davy town, WV (6.1 mi)
Areas that include 24836
- Gary, WV ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- McDowell County ZIP codes — 37 ZIP codes
- West Virginia ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 24836, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 24836 in?
- 24836 is a Gary, WV mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Gary; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 24836 in?
- 24836 is in McDowell County.
- What is the population of 24836?
- About 914 people (±519), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 522.
- What is the median household income in 24836?
- $36,250 (±$10,951), compared with $59,608 for West Virginia as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 24836?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 24836 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 24836?
- The closest, measured center to center: 24895 (1.8 mi, Gary), 24830 (3.3 mi, Gary), 24888 (4.1 mi, Gary), 24871 (4.7 mi, Pageton), 24853 (4.8 mi, Vivian) and 24831 (5.5 mi).
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