ZIP code 24836
Where is ZIP code 24836?
Gary, West Virginia
McDowell County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 24836 belongs to Gary, West Virginia in McDowell County. 24836 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Gary post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 304 and 681. About 914 people live in the 24836 area, where the median household income is $36,250. The closest ZIP codes are 24888 (Thorpe, 2.1 mi east), 24830 (Elbert, 2.3 mi south) and 24801 (Welch, 4.9 mi north).
| ZIP code | 24836 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gary |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | McDowell County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 37.3658, -81.5544 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 248 |
Population and income in 24836
| Population | 914 · higher than 57% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 111 · higher than 74% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 30 years · lower than 92% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $36,250 · lower than 88% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $17,179 |
| Below the poverty line | 46% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 6.4% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $47,700 · lower than 95% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 311 |
| Households | 178 (4.63 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 94% / 6.2% |
| Land area | 8.2 sq mi (plus 0.09 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24836. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 24836
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24888 | Thorpe, WV | 2.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 24830 | Elbert, WV | 2.3 mi S | Standard |
| 24801 | Welch, WV | 4.9 mi N | Standard |
| 24871 | Pageton, WV | 5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 24829 | Eckman, WV | 5.5 mi W | Standard |
| 24895 | Wilcoe, WV | 5.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 24853 | Kimball, WV | 5.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 24878 | Premier, WV | 6.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 24826 | Cucumber, WV | 7.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 24855 | Kyle, WV | 7.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 24866 | Newhall, WV | 7.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 24808 | Anawalt, WV | 7.9 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 24836 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 24836
PO BOX 123
GARY WV 24836
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (24836-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 24836?
- 24836 is a Gary, West Virginia ZIP code.
- What county is 24836 in?
- ZIP code 24836 is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 24836 in?
- 24836 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 24836?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 24836 use area codes 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 24836?
- About 914 people live in ZIP code 24836, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 24836?
- The median household income in 24836 is $36,250 a year, lower than 88% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- Can I use 24836 for a street address?
- No. 24836 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Gary use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 24836?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 24836 are 24888 (Thorpe, 2.1 miles), 24830 (Elbert, 2.3 miles), 24801 (Welch, 4.9 miles) and 24871 (Pageton, 5 miles).