Raysal
Census-designated place in McDowell County, West Virginia

Raysal is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McDowell County, West Virginia, with 364 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,201 ft (366 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bradshaw, 1.4 miles W.
- 364residents (2020 Census)
- 1,201 ftelevation · 366 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 295 / sq mipopulation density
- 24879ZIP code
About Raysal
Raysal is a census-designated place (CDP) in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Raysal is located along West Virginia Route 83, 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of Bradshaw. Raysal has a post office with ZIP code 24879. As of the 2020 census, its population was 364 (down from 465 at the 2010 census).
The community's name is an amalgamation of Raymond Salvati, a mining official.
Raysal is on the Norfolk Southern Railway (former Norfolk and Western) network.
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- Median home value
- $94,400
- Median age
- 20.6
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Raysal had 364 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 364 |
|---|---|
| Density | 295 per sq mi (114 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Raysal at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | McDowell County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 364 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3422° N, 81.7728° W |
| ZIP code | 24879 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5467228 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Raysal
- Bradshaw1.4 mi W
- Bartley2.2 mi E
- War5.8 mi E
- Berwind8.5 mi SE
- Roderfield8.5 mi NE
- Big Sandy9.0 mi NE
- Iaeger9.0 mi N
- Cucumber9.3 mi SE
- Jewell Ridge, VA10.8 mi S
- Welch11.6 mi NE
- Davy11.8 mi NE
- Amonate, VA12.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Raysal
What county is Raysal in?
Raysal is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Raysal, WV?
364 people lived in Raysal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Raysal, WV?
The ZIP code of Raysal is 24879.
What is the elevation of Raysal?
1,201 feet (366 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Raysal?
Bradshaw (1.4 mi), Bartley (2.2 mi), War (5.8 mi), Berwind (8.5 mi), Roderfield (8.5 mi).
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