ZIP code 24801: Welch, WV
24801 is a ZIP code in Welch, West Virginia, mainly in Wyoming County. About 4,745 people live here.
- Population
- 4,745
- Median household income
- $29,330
- Typical home value
- $43,200-12.4% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $812gross, per month
- Median age
- 42.1
- Homeowners
- 70.6%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 24801 details
| City | Welch |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wyoming County (also partly McDowell County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 106 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 45 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 19.2 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 37.46845, -81.55328 |
Median rent in 24801 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $389/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $882/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 24801
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24853 | Kimball, WV | 1.9 mi | 458 |
| 24878 | Premier, WV | 4.5 mi | 279 |
| 24836 | Gary, WV | 6.0 mi | 914 |
| 24895 | Wilcoe, WV | 6.6 mi | 4 |
| 24881 | Roderfield, WV | 6.6 mi | 82 |
| 24828 | Davy, WV | 6.8 mi | 429 |
| 24831 | Elkhorn, WV | 7.8 mi | 393 |
| 24855 | Kyle, WV | 8.2 mi | 39 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 24801?
A typical home in ZIP code 24801 is worth about $43,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $29,330 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $43,200 homeWhat can a $29,330 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 24801
What city is ZIP code 24801?
ZIP code 24801 is in Welch, WV, in Wyoming County.
What county is ZIP code 24801 in?
24801 is mainly in Wyoming County, West Virginia, and partly in McDowell County.
What is the population of ZIP code 24801?
About 4,745 people live in ZIP code 24801, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 24801 in?
24801 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.