| City: | Thorpe, West Virginia |
| County: | Mcdowell County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:20:56 PM |
| Population: | 127 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.3629, -81.5121 |
| Land Area: | 4.687 sq mi |
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Carrier routes do exist along Holiday Branch Road and Slick Curve Lane, but this remains a PO Box Only zone. That classification means residents here don't have street delivery as an alternative. The median age is 43.5, and median household income sits at $34,408. With median home values at $61,900, this is an affordable rural community where the post office serves as essential infrastructure for a region that covers less than a tenth of a square mile but serves a wider service area.
The two street names reflect rural Appalachian character, with geographic features like branches and curves defining the landscape.
ZIP Code 24888 has 127 residents and 56 households (average 2.27 persons per household). The median age is 43.5 years, about the same as the state (42.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.5% male and 53.5% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.3%, much lower than the state average of 89.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (26.8%, much higher than the state average of 3.7% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (3.7%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 127Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 90Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 27.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $36,813Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 56Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $62,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.27Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.41Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 266 | 251 | 242 | 217 | 125 | 103 | 99 | 83 | 68 | 55 | 47 | 27 | 111 | 90 |
| Decennial Census | 167 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 127 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.5
Male Median Age: 39.2
Female Median Age: 47.5
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Female | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Total | 5 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 9 |
| White: | 88 | 71.54% |
| Black: | 34 | 27.64% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.81% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 123 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 59 | 46.46% | 39.2 years |
| Females: | 68 | 53.54% | 47.5 years |
| Total: | 127 | 100% | 43.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 90 | 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: | 90 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 90 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $36,813, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $9,849 (36.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,813. Family households earn a median of $35,125 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,125). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $24,904, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $24,904 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 42.2%, which is markedly below 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 Service (37.1%).
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 | $26,964 | $26,406 | $50,375 | $50,208 | $0 | $24,500 | $0 | $24,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,408 | $36,813 |
| Median Family Income | $48,750 | $51,125 | $54,167 | $52,396 | $44,375 | $29,688 | $30,000 | $27,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,731 | $35,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,750 | $18,393 | $18,250 | $11,094 | $12,143 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $21,250 | $21,481 | $22,391 | $22,050 | $61,250 | $66,250 | $70,357 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $27,917 | $27,500 | $22,500 | $13,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,904 |
| Employed: | 35 | 42.17% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 48 | 57.83% |
| Total: | 83 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 34.29% |
| Service: | 13 | 37.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 28.57% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 35 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $62,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $32,400 (107.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($850), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | $30,100 | $30,700 | $31,600 | $37,500 | $42,500 | $43,600 | $44,600 | $46,000 | $46,300 | $45,700 | $85,600 | $0 | $61,900 | $62,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 35 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 35 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 35 | 50.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 35 | 50.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 47 | 67.14% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 23 | 32.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 74.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 24.40%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). Public coverage is 54.40%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 12.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 15.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 30.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (57.14%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 21 | 25.30% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 50 | 60.24% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2 | 2.41% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10 | 12.05% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 83 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 62 | 74.70% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10 | 12.05% |
| Private Insurance: | 28 | 28.28% |
| Public Insurance: | 49 | 49.49% |
| No Insurance: | 22 | 22.22% |
| Total: | 99 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 77 | 77.78% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 27.9% | 27.9% | 23.4% | 19.4% | 30.6% | 18.5% | 19.2% | 31.8% | 42.9% | 44.4% | 57.1% | 100.0% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3 | 42.86% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 57.14% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 7 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 24888 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 93Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 24888 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 24888. It covers 4.687 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.027 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: | 4.687 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.027 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 24888 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 February 1, 2026.