24801 Zip Code, Welch

Crime Rate & Statistics

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Welch

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate

Low 136 / 300 High

Violent Crime 129

29% above national avg

Property Crime 143

43% above national avg

City Ranking

safer than other

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Is 24801 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 24801 in Welch, WV has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 136, which is 36% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Welch.

Looking at specific crime types, larceny / theft is the most elevated concern (index: 151, 51% above average), while robbery is the lowest risk (index: 108).

Highest Risk

Larceny / Theft · Index 151 (51% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Robbery · Index 108 (8% above avg)

24801 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Welch city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Welch	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	135	+35%	N/A	Moderate
Assault	139	+39%	N/A	Moderate
Robbery	108	+8%	N/A	Moderate
Rape	132	+32%	N/A	Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary	130	+30%	N/A	Moderate
Larceny / Theft	151	+51%	N/A	High
Vehicle Theft	149	+49%	N/A	Moderate

24801 Crime Map

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24801 Demographics & Context

Population

4,750

Median Income

$38,207

Home Value

$43,473

Median Age

Pop. Density

38/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 4.7%

Graduate Degree 2.6%

Housing

74%

26%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 84.5%

Black 13%

Hispanic 0.9%

Asian 0.1%

24801 Crime Map

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Welch Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 24801, Welch?

Zip code 24801 in Welch, WV has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 136, which is 36% above the national average. Zip code 24801 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Welch.

Is Zip code 24801 a safe neighborhood in Welch?

Zip code 24801 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Welch, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Larceny / Theft (index: 151), while Robbery is the lowest risk (index: 108). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Welch.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 24801?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 24801 is Larceny / Theft, with a crime index of 151 (51% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 24801?

Zip code 24801 has a population of approximately 4,750. The median household income is $38,207. The median home value is $43,473. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 24801 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 24801's overall crime rate is 36% above the national average (index 136 vs 100). Within Welch, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.