The ZIP Code 22844 is associated with New Market, VA in Shenandoah County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 4,802. An estimated 32.2% of residents in the 22844 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 50.9 years. Approximately 20.5% of residents in this Virginia region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $29,067. Median househould income is approximately $50,354, and an estimated 7% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 22844 is $50,354, while the region's mean household income is $66,796. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,067. The per capita income in ZIP Code 22844 of $29,067 is approximately 26% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 6.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 30.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.8% of the population in 22844 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.2% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 3.5% of 22844 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.6% |
In ZIP Code 22844, 80.7% of the population graduated high school, while 20.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.7% in this Shenandoah County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.1% |
| Associate's degree | 5.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 22844 are older than average. The median age of 50.9 years in ZIP Code 22844 is approximately 33.6% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 32.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.1% of the population in 22844 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 22844 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.7% |
| 85 years and over | 3.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 22844, 99.7% is one race, while 0.3% are two or more races. Approximately 8.2% of 22844 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 22844 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.5%), followed by Black or African American (1.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.7% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 22844 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 41.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 22844 is high blood pressure, as approximately 40.1% of adults 18 and older in this Shenandoah County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 34.7% |
| High blood pressure | 40.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.9% |
| Current asthma | 10.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.9% |
| High cholesterol | 41.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 22844 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.3% of those 18 and above in 22844 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 22844 include obesity (37.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (33.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 82.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 63.0% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| Current smoking | 17.8% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.8% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.1% |
In ZIP Code 22844, 91.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% 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 Shenandoah County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 91.1% |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 22844, an estimated 21.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 20.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Shenandoah County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 21.8% |
In 22844, 55.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.3 minutes. Approximately 25.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 22844 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.4% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 22844 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.3% |
| Construction | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.5% |
| Retail trade | 11.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.6% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.7% |
| Public administration | 4.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 22844 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.36% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.13% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 22844 | 11.04¢/kWh | 7.8¢/kWh | 6.24¢/kWh |
| Virginia | 13.97¢/kWh | 9.04¢/kWh | 8.6¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 22844 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.95 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.36 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.93 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.58 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.36 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.69 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.62 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.83 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.71 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.01 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.39 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.55 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 22844, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 22844 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Shenandoah County region was closing an account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit card or prepaid card | 3 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit card | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Closing an account | 1 |
| Getting a credit card | 1 |
| Other features, terms, or problems | 1 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 1 |
| Trouble using your card | 1 |