Big Sandy, West Virginia
Big Sandy: a city in McDowell County, West Virginia.
About
Big Sandy is a city located in the county of McDowell in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
Quick Facts about Big Sandy
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | McDowell County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4643,-81.6982 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 10:30:24 (7th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 24816 |
| Weather | 35℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Big Sandy is located at 37°27'51"N 81°41'53"W (37.4642800, -81.6981700).
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Weather
35°F
Mostly Clear
5 mph NW
Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Big Sandy zip code is 24816.
County name: McDowell, County
fips: 54047
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Big Sandy, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449922 | Appalachian College of Pharmacy | Oakwood (VA) | 24631 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Big Sandy, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Big Sandy.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Post Office | Big Sandy (WV) | 24816 |
Other cities in McDowell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McDowell County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Welch | 1,575 | City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States |