ZIP code 24888
Where is ZIP code 24888?
Thorpe, West Virginia
McDowell County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 24888 belongs to Thorpe, West Virginia in McDowell County. 24888 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Thorpe post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 304 and 681. About 90 people live in the 24888 area, where the median household income is $36,813. The closest ZIP codes are 24836 (Gary, 2.1 mi west), 24830 (Elbert, 2.6 mi southwest) and 24871 (Pageton, 3.1 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 24888 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Thorpe |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | McDowell County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 37.3687, -81.5165 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 248 |
Population and income in 24888
| Population | 90 · lower than 92% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 19 · lower than 75% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 58 years · higher than 84% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 38% / 62% |
| Median household income | $36,813 · lower than 87% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $17,133 |
| Below the poverty line | 24% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $62,500 · lower than 91% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 70 |
| Households | 35 (2.57 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 4.69 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 24888. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 24888
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24836 | Gary, WV | 2.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 24830 | Elbert, WV | 2.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 24871 | Pageton, WV | 3.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 24853 | Kimball, WV | 5.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 24855 | Kyle, WV | 5.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 24801 | Welch, WV | 5.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 24831 | Elkhorn, WV | 5.9 mi E | Standard |
| 24808 | Anawalt, WV | 6 mi E | Standard |
| 24868 | Northfork, WV | 7 mi NE | Standard |
| 24887 | Switchback, WV | 7.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 24848 | Jenkinjones, WV | 7.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 24829 | Eckman, WV | 7.6 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 24888 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 24888
PO BOX 123
THORPE WV 24888
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (24888-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 24888?
- 24888 is a Thorpe, West Virginia ZIP code.
- What county is 24888 in?
- ZIP code 24888 is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 24888 in?
- 24888 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 24888?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 24888 use area codes 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 24888?
- About 90 people live in ZIP code 24888, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 24888?
- The median household income in 24888 is $36,813 a year, lower than 87% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- Can I use 24888 for a street address?
- No. 24888 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Thorpe use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 24888?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 24888 are 24836 (Gary, 2.1 miles), 24830 (Elbert, 2.6 miles), 24871 (Pageton, 3.1 miles) and 24853 (Kimball, 5.1 miles).