ZIP code 24857
Where is ZIP code 24857?
Lynco, West Virginia
Wyoming County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 24857 belongs to Lynco, West Virginia in Wyoming County. 24857 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Lynco post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 304 and 681. About 770 people live in the 24857 area, where the median household income is $41,011. The closest ZIP codes are 24827 (Cyclone, 2.5 mi north), 24823 (Coal Mountain, 3.4 mi southwest) and 24860 (Matheny, 4.6 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 24857 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lynco |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Wyoming County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 37.6982, -81.6771 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 248 |
Population and income in 24857
| Population | 770 · higher than 52% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 43 · higher than 50% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48 years · higher than 60% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 38% / 62% |
| Median household income | $41,011 · lower than 81% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,369 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $82,000 · lower than 82% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 395 |
| Households | 335 (2.3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 10% |
| Land area | 17.88 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24857. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 24857
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24827 | Cyclone, WV | 2.5 mi N | Standard |
| 24823 | Coal Mountain, WV | 3.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 24860 | Matheny, WV | 4.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 24822 | Clear Fork, WV | 4.7 mi S | Standard |
| 24870 | Oceana, WV | 5.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 24854 | Kopperston, WV | 6.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 24849 | Jesse, WV | 6.8 mi E | Standard |
| 24882 | Simon, WV | 7 mi SW | Standard |
| 25630 | Lorado, WV | 7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 25617 | Davin, WV | 7.3 mi W | Standard |
| 24818 | Brenton, WV | 7.4 mi S | Standard |
| 25845 | Glen Fork, WV | 8.1 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 24857 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 24857
PO BOX 123
LYNCO WV 24857
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Lillydale: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (24857-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 24857?
- 24857 is a Lynco, West Virginia ZIP code.
- What county is 24857 in?
- ZIP code 24857 is in Wyoming County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 24857 in?
- 24857 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 24857?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 24857 use area codes 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 24857?
- About 770 people live in ZIP code 24857, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 24857?
- The median household income in 24857 is $41,011 a year, lower than 81% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- Can I use 24857 for a street address?
- No. 24857 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Lynco use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 24857?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 24857 are 24827 (Cyclone, 2.5 miles), 24823 (Coal Mountain, 3.4 miles), 24860 (Matheny, 4.6 miles) and 24822 (Clear Fork, 4.7 miles).