The ZIP Code 24055 is associated with Bassett, VA in Henry County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 12,402. Approximately 16.1% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $20,894. The median household income is approximately $36,832, and an estimated 14% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 24055 is approximately 46.5 years, and 29.6% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24055 is $36,832, while the region's mean household income is $48,536. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,894. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24055 of $20,894 is approximately 46.8% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 14.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately48.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.7% of the population in 24055 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.1% of 24055 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 24055, 79.1% of the population graduated high school, while 16.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 10.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.6% in this Henry County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 10.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.3% |
| Associate's degree | 8.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24055 are older than average. The median age of 46.5 years in ZIP Code 24055 is approximately 22.05% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.2% of the population in 24055 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 24055 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.4% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24055, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 4.6% of 24055 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24055 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.7%), followed by Black or African American (12.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85.7% |
| Black or African American | 12.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 24055 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 43.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 24055 is high blood pressure, as approximately 41.1% of adults 18 and older in this Henry County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 36.0% |
| High blood pressure | 41.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.0% |
| Current asthma | 11.6% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.2% |
| High cholesterol | 43.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24055 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.1% of those 18 and above in 24055 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 24055 include obesity (41.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (37.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 57.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.2% |
| Current smoking | 22.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 31.1% |
| Obesity | 41.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 37.5% |
In ZIP Code 24055, 94.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% 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 Henry County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24055, an estimated 19.4% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 17.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Henry County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 19.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.0% |
In 24055, 49.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.1 minutes. Approximately 24.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24055 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.4% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 24055 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 20.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.6% |
| Retail trade | 15.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.0% |
| Information | 0.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 5.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24055 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.21 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.46% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.94% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24055 | 10.71¢/kWh | 8.56¢/kWh | 6.53¢/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 24055 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.69 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.01 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.38 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.68 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.56 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.55 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.49 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.61 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.53 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.16 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.82 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.02 | 1.78 | 5.46 |