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Raysal, WV
Census-designated place in McDowell County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 24879.
Population
162
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
132
ZIP codes
1
Raysal and its ZIP codes
Raysal at a glance
- Raysal is 78% denser than West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Raysal, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McDowell County. PPP loans are for Raysal.
Unemployment rate
10.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 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
Raysal, 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
83° / 23°F
44.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Raysal, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.3%
U.S. 33.3% +13.0 pts
Diabetes
21.1%
U.S. 12.1% +9.0 pts
Smoking
30.7%
U.S. 12.8% +17.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Raysal
1 in or overlapping Raysal. Population shown
Cities near Raysal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BradshawTown | 2.1 mi | 0.8 |
| BartleyCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.1 |
| WarCity | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| BerwindCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| CucumberCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| RoderfieldCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| IaegerTown | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| Big SandyCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Jewell Ridge, VACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| DavyTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Amonate, VACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| GaryCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| WelchCity | 13 mi | 7.6 |
| KimballTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| VivianCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Doran, VACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Raysal, WV in?
- Raysal is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Raysal, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Raysal include 24879.
- What is the population of Raysal, WV?
- About 162 people live in Raysal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Raysal?
- Nearby places include Bradshaw (2.1 mi), Bartley (2.2 mi), War (5.4 mi), Berwind (7.5 mi), Cucumber (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023