The ZIP Code 23409 is associated with Mears, VA in Accomack County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 158. The median age in 23409 is estimated to at 39.2 years, and about 32.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older.
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Regarding household income, approximately 50.0% of the population in 23409 earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, while an estimated 19.6% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 23409 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 19.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 50.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 23409, 87.9% of the population graduated high school, while 14.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 53.5% in this Accomack County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 53.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.2% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 0.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 23409 are older than average. The median age of 39.2 years in ZIP Code 23409 is approximately 2.89% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 32.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 28.5% of the population in 23409 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 22.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 23409 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 11.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 13.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 12.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 0.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 22.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 3.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 0.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 28.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.8% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 23409, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 23409 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 23409 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 23409 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 42.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 23409 is high cholesterol, as approximately 41.8% of adults 18 and older in this Accomack County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 42.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.8% |
| Current asthma | 11.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.4% |
| High cholesterol | 41.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 23409 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.9% of those 18 and above in 23409 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 23409 include obesity (41.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (37.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 55.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| Current smoking | 24.8% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 32.1% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 37.1% |
In ZIP Code 23409, 100.0% 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 0.0% 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 Accomack County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 23409, an estimated 33.9% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 26.8% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this Accomack County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 33.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 26.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 23409 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.18 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.73% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.4% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 23409 | 11.82¢/kWh | 10.89¢/kWh | 8.71¢/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 23409 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.09 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.73 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.37 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.83 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.07 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.82 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.86 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.45 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.15 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.56 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.6 | 1.78 | 5.46 |