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Big Sandy, WV
Census-designated place in McDowell County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 24816.
Population
113
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
212
ZIP codes
1
Big Sandy and its ZIP codes
Big Sandy at a glance
- Big Sandy is about 2.9 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Big Sandy, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McDowell County. PPP loans are for Big Sandy.
Unemployment rate
8.7%
Sep 2026, -2.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,867
3,739 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,563
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$144M
FY 2026, $7,557 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Big Sandy, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
456
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
422
4.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Sandy, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.3%
U.S. 33.3% +18.0 pts
Diabetes
23.7%
U.S. 12.1% +11.6 pts
Smoking
36.6%
U.S. 12.8% +23.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Big Sandy
1 in or overlapping Big Sandy. Population shown
Cities near Big Sandy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoderfieldCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.3 |
| DavyTown | 3.3 mi | 1.3 |
| IaegerTown | 6.2 mi | 1 |
| BartleyCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| BradshawTown | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
| RaysalCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.2 |
| WelchCity | 9.7 mi | 7.6 |
| BrentonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| KimballTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| WarCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| GaryCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| JusticeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| VivianCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| PinevilleTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Gilbert CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.6 |
| CucumberCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Sandy, WV in?
- Big Sandy is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Big Sandy, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Big Sandy include 24816.
- What is the population of Big Sandy, WV?
- About 113 people live in Big Sandy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Sandy?
- Nearby places include Roderfield (0.7 mi), Davy (3.3 mi), Iaeger (6.2 mi), Bartley (8.6 mi), Bradshaw (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023