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City: Welch, WV
McDowell County, WV
Zip code population (2000): 5,343
Estimated population in 2005: 5,234

Age and Sex of Residents in zip code 24801


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Houses and condos: 2,738
Renter-occupied apartments: 628
% of renters here:  28%
State:  25%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 24801: 79.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 81.7 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.1 sq. mi.
Population density: 64 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
This zip code:  0.7% ($199)
West Virginia:  0.5% ($378)

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Males: 2,483  (46.5%)
Females: 2,860  (53.5%)
White population: 4,462
Black population: 811
American Indian population: 9
Asian population: 9
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 0
Some other race population: 11
Two or more races population: 41

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Urban population: 2,860
Rural population: 2,483

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $30,691
24801  $30,691
West Virginia:  $84,400


According to our research of public records there were 3 registered sex offenders living in 24801 zip code in early 2007.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is smaller than the state average.

Median resident age:  42.9 years
West Virginia median age:  38.9 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.3 people
West Virginia:  2.4 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 24801, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $31,440 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $31,440
State:  $37,498

Salary/wage: $27,130 (reported on 83.1% of returns)
Here:  $27,130
State:  $33,645
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 88.1% for AGIs below $10k, 74.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 80.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 76.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 74.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 44.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $2,837 (reported on 38.0% of returns)
This zip code:  $2,837
West Virginia:  $1,465
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.2% for AGIs below $10k, 4.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 3.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $5,739 (reported on 16.1% of returns)
Here:  $5,739
State:  $2,913
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs below $10k, 1.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 8.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$2,043 (reported on 9.9% of returns)
Here:  +$2,043
State:  +$6,331
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -0.9% for AGIs below $10k, -0.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, -0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$9,206 (reported on 9.0% of returns)
Here:  +$9,206
State:  +$11,074
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.0% for AGIs below $10k, 2.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 7.6% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,308 (reported on 0.9% of returns)
24801:  $3,308
West Virginia:  $2,796

Total itemized deductions: $15,010 (1% of AGI, reported on 6.9% of returns)
Here:  $15,010
State:  $16,976
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 6.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 7.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $4,873 (4.8% of AGI, reported on 4.5% of returns)
Here:  $4,873
West Virginia:  $3,529

Here:  4.8% of AGI
State:  3.7% of AGI

Total tax: $4,548 (reported on 65.2% of returns)
24801:  $4,548
State:  $5,372
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.7% for AGIs below $10k, 3.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 11.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 19.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,821 (reported on 27.7% of returns)
Here:  $1,821
State:  $1,662
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 12.3% for AGIs below $10k, 6.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 53.7%
Here:  54%
State:  55%
(% for various income ranges: 48.7% for AGIs below $10k, 60.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 48.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 49.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 50.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 80.0% for AGIs over 100k)


Median household income (1999): $19,115
Estimated median household income in 2005: $21,533
This zip code  $21,533
West Virginia:  $33,452

Welch, WV (24801) map

Nearest zip codes: 24842, 24895, 24836, 24888, 24853, 24828.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  65.2%
Whole state:  68.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  4.2%
Whole state:  4.7%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Housing units in zip code 24801 with a mortgage: 427 (18 second mortgage, 8 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 809


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $536

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $202

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This zip code:  31.9%
Whole state:  17.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This zip code:  15.2%
Whole state:  7.6%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.7
State:  5.9

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.4
State:  4.5


Zip code 24801 close-up map

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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Churches in zip code 24801 include: Coalwood Community Church (A), Mount Airy Church (B), Elkhorn Church (C), First Baptist Church (D), First Methodist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: New Belcher Mountain Community Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bottom Creek (A), Coontree Branch (B), Meetinghouse Branch (C), Shannon Branch (D), Jed Branch (E), Jim Branch (F), Snakeroot Branch (G), Split Fork (H), Newson Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Premier Post Office (A), Superior Post Office (B), Welch Post Office (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 11
  • 1995 to 1998: 45
  • 1990 to 1994: 54
  • 1980 to 1989: 257
  • 1970 to 1979: 340
  • 1960 to 1969: 144
  • 1950 to 1959: 367
  • 1940 to 1949: 619
  • 1939 or earlier: 823



Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Welch, WV (24801):
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedrooms: 16
  • 2 bedrooms: 508
  • 3 bedrooms: 829
  • 4 bedrooms: 204
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 33


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 6
  • 1 bedrooms: 226
  • 2 bedrooms: 194
  • 3 bedrooms: 165
  • 4 bedrooms: 37
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 0



Vehicles available in 24801 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 212
  • 1 vehicle: 588
  • 2 vehicles: 606
  • 3 vehicles: 144
  • 4 vehicles: 24
  • 5 or more vehicles: 16


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 248
  • 1 vehicle: 297
  • 2 vehicles: 81
  • 3 vehicles: 2
  • 4 vehicles: 0
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0



Estimated household income distribution in 2005:

Zip code 24801 household income distribution in 2005

Zip code 24801 house/condo values in 2005


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2005 in zip code 24801:

  • Less than $10,000: 160
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 133
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 117
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 160
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 78
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 118
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 56
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 117
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 71
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 66
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 58
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 38
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 23
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 25
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 2
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 8
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 6
 

Welch, WV (24801) map from a distance

24801 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2000 in zip code 24801:

  • Less than $100: 60
  • $100 to $149: 89
  • $150 to $199: 46
  • $200 to $249: 107
  • $250 to $299: 83
  • $300 to $349: 38
  • $350 to $399: 22
  • $400 to $449: 12
  • $450 to $499: 9
  • $600 to $649: 13
  • No cash rent: 147
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $12,000


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2005 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $39,003
  • Black or African American householders: $20,332
  • Asian householders: $239,772
  • Two or more races householders: $85,806
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $143,863

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,698
  • One, attached: 49
  • Two: 67
  • 3 or 4: 79
  • 5 to 9: 86
  • 10 to 19: 73
  • 20 to 49: 68
  • 50 or more: 100
  • Mobile homes: 434
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 6
24801 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 1,111 (81%)
  • Carpooled: 149 (11%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 6 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 12 (1%)
  • Walked: 82 (6%)
  • Worked at home: 4 (0%)
 

24801 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 87
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 321
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 243
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 166
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 87
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 48
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 153
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 24
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 13
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 61
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 117
  • 90 or more minutes: 40
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 83.3%


Household type by relationship
Households: 5,038

  • In family households: 4,213 (941 male householders, 510 female householders)
    942 spouses, 1,430 children (1,345 natural, 36 adopted, 49 stepchildren), 212 grandchildren, 42 brothers or sisters, 35 parents, 31 other relatives, 70 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 825 (304 male householders (269 living alone)), 466 female householders (458 living alone)), 55 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 170 (151 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 717 2-persons, 369 3-persons, 215 4-persons, 100 5-persons, 35 6-persons, 15 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 727 1-person, 32 2-persons, 11 3-persons.

581 married couples with children.
364 single-parent households (65 men, 299 women).

97.6% of residents of 24801 zip code speak English at home.
0.4% of residents speak Spanish at home (71% very well, 5% well, 24% not well).
1.9% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (68% very well, 5% well, 27% not well).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (100% not well).

Foreign born population: 59 (1.1%)
(50.8% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  1.1%
Whole state:  1.1%


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Italy (36%)
  • Vietnam (20%)
  • Other South Eastern Asia (15%)
  • Germany (14%)
  • Philippines (8%)
  • France (3%)
  • Nigeria (3%)


Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 8
  • 1990 to 1994: 9
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 5
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 37


Zip code 24801 races chart


First ancestries reported:

  • Other groups: 992
  • United States or American: 907
  • Irish: 315
  • English: 299
  • German: 237
  • Italian: 189
  • European: 76
  • Scotch-Irish: 67
  • Hungarian: 57
  • Scottish: 45
  • Dutch: 42
  • Arab:: 18
  • French (except Basque): 16
  • Arab/Arabic: 16
  • Russian: 15
  • Polish: 14
  • West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 12
  • Jamaican: 12
  • Croatian: 7
  • Lithuanian: 5
  • Subsaharan African:: 5
  • African: 5
  • Slovak: 4
  • Lebanese: 2
  • Czechoslovakian: 2
  • Slavic: 2
  • Austrian: 1
  • Czech: 1


Zip code 24801 topographic map


Facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • ACTION AUTOMOTIVE INC (U S 52 S @ CONEY ISLAND in WELCH, WV)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business NAICS classification: ALL OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS.; GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR.
    Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
  • ALS BODY SHOP INC (476 VIRGINIA AVE in WELCH, WV)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , FORREST, ALONZO (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • ALS BODY SHOP INC (550 VA AVE in WELCH, WV)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Organizations: ALONZO FORREST (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • APCO WELCH SERVICE CENTER (325 COURT ST in WELCH, WV)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste)) - notification
    Organizations: OPERNAME (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , APPALACHIAN POWER CO (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: AEP WELCH SERVICE CENTER, APPALACHIAN POWER CO - WELCH SVC CTR
  • DOMINION TRANSMISSION (2,000 FEET OFF ROUTE 16 in LANDGRAFF, WV)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS


Median worth of mobile homes: $10,200

Zip code 24801 marital status for males
Zip code 24801 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 5%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 7%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (43%)
  • Utility gas (36%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (11%)
  • Coal or coke (6%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (1%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 4380
  • Northeast: 115
  • Midwest: 194
  • South: 433
  • West: 9

70% of the 24801 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 68% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 55% lived in West Virginia.

Population in 1990: 11,143. Population change in the 1990s: -5,800 (-52.1%).



Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

 



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 36
Here:  6.0%
West Virginia:  5.5%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 7
Here:  2.8%
West Virginia:  4.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 18
Here:  17.0%
West Virginia:  15.4%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (250-499 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (20-49: 2, 10-19: 2)
  • Finance and Insurance: Commercial Banking (50-99: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (50-99: 1)
  • Finance and Insurance: Savings Institutions (20-49: 1, 10-19: 1)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49: 1, 5-9: 1)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)



People in group quarters
  • 95 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 52 people in nursing homes
  • 22 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Accident statistics in 2006
  • Accident count: 2
  • Vehicles involved in accidents: 2
  • Accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Persons involved in accidents: 2
  • Pedestrians involved in accidents: 0
Accident statistics in 2005
  • Accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in accidents: 1
  • Accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in accidents: 0




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