ZIP code 24892: War, WV
24892 is a ZIP code in War, West Virginia, mainly in McDowell County. About 1,193 people live here.
- Population
- 1,193
- Median household income
- $36,707
- Typical home value
- $31,700-14.9% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $726gross, per month
- Median age
- 38.7
- Homeowners
- 51.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 24892 details
| City | War |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | 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 | 38 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 31 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 28.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 37.31674, -81.69682 |
Median rent in 24892 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $713/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $735/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 24892
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24813 | Bartley, WV | 3.1 mi | 400 |
| 24879 | Raysal, WV | 3.9 mi | 180 |
| 24826 | Cucumber, WV | 4.3 mi | 87 |
| 24829 | Eckman, WV | 4.7 mi | — |
| 24894 | Warriormine, WV | 5.0 mi | 409 |
| 24811 | Avondale, WV | 6.6 mi | 295 |
| 24817 | Bradshaw, WV | 7.1 mi | 1,931 |
| 24895 | Wilcoe, WV | 7.5 mi | 4 |
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 24892?
A typical home in ZIP code 24892 is worth about $31,700 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $36,707 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $31,700 homeWhat can a $36,707 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 24892
What city is ZIP code 24892?
ZIP code 24892 is in War, WV, in McDowell County.
What county is ZIP code 24892 in?
24892 is mainly in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 24892?
About 1,193 people live in ZIP code 24892, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 24892 in?
24892 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.