The ZIP Code 20778 is associated with West River, MD in Anne Arundel County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,079. An estimated 45.7% in this Maryland region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $65,951. Median househould income in this region is $143,250, while about 2% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 20778 is $143,250, while the region's mean household income is $182,474. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $65,951. The per capita income in ZIP Code 20778 of $65,951 is approximately 56.57% more than the per capita income in Maryland overall of $42,122. An estimated 2.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 75.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.1% of the population in 20778 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 22.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 20778 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 1.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 22.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 28.1% |
In ZIP Code 20778, 95.4% of the population graduated high school, while 45.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.9% in this Anne Arundel County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.4% |
| Associate's degree | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 20778 are older than average. The median age of 47.9 years in ZIP Code 20778 is approximately 25.72% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.4% of the population in 20778 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 20778 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 20778, 98.9% is one race, while 1.1% are two or more races. Approximately 5.8% of 20778 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 20778 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.4%), followed by Black or African American (2.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 20778 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 39.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 20778 is high blood pressure, as approximately 33.2% of adults 18 and older in this Anne Arundel County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 28.5% |
| High blood pressure | 33.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.2% |
| Current asthma | 9.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.9% |
| High cholesterol | 39.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 20778 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 89.7% of those 18 and above in 20778 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 20778 include obesity (36.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (32.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.2% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 73.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 72.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| Current smoking | 12.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 20.8% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.5% |
In ZIP Code 20778, 99.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Anne Arundel County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.3% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 20778, an estimated 29.4% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.0% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Anne Arundel County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 29.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.3% |
In 20778, 71.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 49.1 minutes. Approximately 18.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 20778 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 17.1% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 20778 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.1% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 18.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 9.1% |
| Public administration | 17.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 20778 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.04 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.33% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.52% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 20778 | 10.65¢/kWh | 3.91¢/kWh | 2.06¢/kWh |
| Maryland | 17.48¢/kWh | 13.07¢/kWh | 10.73¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 20778 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.94 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.74 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.15 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.59 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.63 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.66 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.89 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.56 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.56 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.79 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.25 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.67 | 1.78 | 5.46 |