ZIP Code 24221 Demographics & Data

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Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 24221

The ZIP Code 24221 is associated with Blackwater, VA in Lee County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 596. The 24221 ZIP Code has a median age of 49.2 years, and 29.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $28,906, while about 20% of the population is living below the poverty line. Approximately 14.1% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $16,532.

Population in 24221

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 24221 is 596.

Blackwater, VA

The 24221 ZIP Code is associated with Blackwater, VA in Lee County.

Area Codes associated with 24221

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 24221 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 24221.

Sunrise / Sunset in 24221

Sunrise: 7:55 am
Sunset: 6:35 pm
Sunrise in 24221 7:55 am
Sunrise in 24221 6:35 pm

Weather forecast for 24221

Overnight's forecast for 24221: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 0 mph.

Current air quality in 24221

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 24221 Fair

Internet in 24221

An estimated 53.1% of households in ZIP Code 24221 have broadband Internet service, while about 56.1% have a computer.

Gender in 24221

In ZIP Code 24221, males make up an estimated 51.2% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 48.8%.

Health Insurance in 24221

Approximately 8.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 24221 (Blackwater, VA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 24221

The median household income in ZIP Code 24221 is $28,906, while the region's mean household income is $41,226. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,532. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24221 of $16,532 is approximately 57.91% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 19.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately109.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.3% of the population in 24221 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 13.0% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 24221 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 24221. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 24221

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 21.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 11.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.0%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 24221

In ZIP Code 24221, 71.3% of the population graduated high school, while 14.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 22.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.2% in this Lee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 24221

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 22.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.2%
Some college, no degree 16.7%
Associate's degree 12.2%
Bachelor's degree 14.1%
Graduate or professional degree 0.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 24221. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 24221

Residents of ZIP Code 24221 are older than average. The median age of 49.2 years in ZIP Code 24221 is approximately 29.13% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.9% of the population in 24221 falls in the age group 15 to 19 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 24221 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 24221. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 24221

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 2.3%
5 to 9 years 0.0%
10 to 14 years 5.5%
15 to 19 years 15.9%
20 to 24 years 4.9%
25 to 34 years 3.4%
35 to 44 years 13.8%
45 to 54 years 13.6%
55 to 59 years 7.0%
60 to 64 years 10.2%
65 to 74 years 12.6%
75 to 84 years 10.7%
85 years and over 0.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 24221

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24221, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 24221 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24221 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 24221. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 24221

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%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 24221 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 24221. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 24221

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 24221 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24221 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 24221 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 24221

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 24221. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 24221. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 24221

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 24221

In ZIP Code 24221, 97.4% 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 2.6% 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 Lee County region.

Language Spoken in 24221

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.4%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 2.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 24221. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 24221

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24221, an estimated 19.3% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 18.6% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lee County region.

Age of Housing in 24221

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 11.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 19.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 5.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 18.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 16.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 24221. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 24221

In 24221, 36.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.2 minutes. Approximately 31.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24221 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 23.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 24221 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 24221. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 24221

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 16.1%
Construction 0.0%
Manufacturing 31.7%
Wholesale trade 15.6%
Retail trade 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 0.0%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 0.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 0.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.9%
Other services, except public administration 0.0%
Public administration 0.0%

Utilities in ZIP Code 24221 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24221 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.01 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.6% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.98% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 24221. This visualizes electricity rates in 24221 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 24221

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 24221 10.67¢/kWh 9.78¢/kWh 8.15¢/kWh
Virginia 14.4¢/kWh 8.49¢/kWh 8.39¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 24221

Month ZIP Code 24221 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.83 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.27 3 6.31
Mar 5.14 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.56 5.13 7.3
May 5.33 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.64 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.39 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.88 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.85 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.24 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.32 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.63 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 24221. This visualizes solar power levels in 24221 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.