| City: | Avondale, West Virginia |
| Names to Avoid: | Garland |
| County: | Mcdowell County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:20:11 PM |
| Population: | 685 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.4023, -81.7735 |
| Land Area: | 31.574 sq mi |
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Avondale sits in McDowell County, deep in the coalfields of southern West Virginia. This is a PO Box Only Zone, so there's no alternative mail delivery for the 685 residents here. Everyone gets mail at the post office. The ZIP covers about 5 square miles of Appalachian terrain along Mountaineer Highway.
The post office maintains 216 PO Boxes for 273 households, meaning 79% of local homes rely on a box. Some carrier routes exist (both city and rural), but PO Box pickup remains the standard. The alias "Garland" appears in postal records, suggesting the area once had multiple community names.
Avondale is an established community with deep roots. Three-quarters of the housing stock was built before 1939, and 89% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 45.8 years, and median household income runs $61,895. Transportation and warehousing employs the largest share of workers at 157 people, a connection to the highways and hauling routes that crisscross coal country.
McDowell County was once the heart of American coal production. While the industry has declined, communities like Avondale remain. All 685 residents were born in the United States, and 28.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home values sit at $164,300, modest compared to national averages but solid for this part of West Virginia.
Street names reflect Appalachian geography: the state highway and a hollow road typical of mountain terrain.
ZIP Code 24811 has 685 residents and 273 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 45.8 years, slightly older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.8% male and 50.2% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (93.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.7%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 685Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 295Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 21.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 273Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $86,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.51Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.99Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 438 | 325 | 647 | 607 | 530 | 611 | 551 | 584 | 678 | 533 | 501 | 477 | 310 | 295 |
| Decennial Census | 599 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 685 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.8
Male Median Age: 48.3
Female Median Age: 41.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | 24 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 27 | 5 | 16 | 30 | 22 | 38 | 38 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 7 |
| Female | 21 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 27 | 18 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 37 | 44 | 14 | 12 | 22 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 37 | 50 | 52 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 54 | 23 | 38 | 43 | 31 | 75 | 82 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 6 | 11 |
| White: | 643 | 98.32% |
| Black: | 5 | 0.76% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 0.46% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.46% |
| Total: | 654 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 341 | 49.78% | 48.3 years |
| Females: | 344 | 50.22% | 41.8 years |
| Total: | 685 | 100% | 45.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 295 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 295 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 295 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($57,917), is down $21,344 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $47,431. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,242), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 44.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $21,344 | $16,343 | $16,331 | $22,560 | $25,455 | $28,229 | $27,228 | $30,990 | $47,431 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $61,895 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $25,625 | $43,750 | $43,056 | $34,602 | $0 | $46,694 | $0 | $0 | $47,431 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $89,063 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,328 | $11,852 | $11,438 | $12,955 | $13,920 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,761 | $50,962 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 130 | 44.07% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 165 | 55.93% |
| Total: | 295 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 130 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 130 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $86,900, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $45,100 (107.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($850), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.76% (24.76% with a mortgage, 75.24% free-and-clear) and renters 43.24% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.26%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $41,800 | $60,500 | $58,800 | $55,800 | $42,600 | $34,400 | $24,200 | $22,400 | $23,500 | $0 | $0 | $168,300 | $164,300 | $86,900 |
| Less than $500: | 45 | 56.25% |
| $500 to $999: | 31 | 38.75% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 4 | 5.00% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 26 | 14.05% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 79 | 42.70% |
| Renter Occupied: | 80 | 43.24% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 185 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 185 | 79.74% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 47 | 20.26% |
| Total Housing Units: | 232 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 178 | 76.72% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 54 | 23.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 232 | 100% |
In 2024, 28.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 81.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 36.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.20%). Public coverage is 19.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (47.70%). The share of people in poverty is 27.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 6.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 54 | 18.31% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 79 | 26.78% |
| Some college, no degree: | 77 | 26.10% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 85 | 28.81% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 295 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 241 | 81.69% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 85 | 28.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 130 | 44.07% |
| Public Insurance: | 57 | 19.32% |
| No Insurance: | 108 | 36.61% |
| Total: | 295 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 187 | 63.39% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 30.9% | 25.9% | 22.5% | 22.0% | 11.4% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 18.5% | 15.1% | 17.8% | 26.5% | 30.0% | 24.1% | 27.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 24811 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 17 people with an annual payroll of $390,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 218Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $96,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $390,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 17Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 24811 is located in Mcdowell County, West Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 24811. It covers 31.574 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.139 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 31.574 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.139 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6275.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 24811 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.