The ZIP Code 24281 is associated with Rose Hill, VA in Lee County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,483. The 24281 ZIP Code has a median age of 49.8 years, and 28.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $28,472, while about 21% of the population is living below the poverty line. Approximately 12.2% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $19,257.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24281 is $28,472, while the region's mean household income is $44,684. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,257. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24281 of $19,257 is approximately 50.97% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 21.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately123.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 24281 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 17.2% earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year, and 0.8% of 24281 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 24281, 78.3% of the population graduated high school, while 12.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.4% in this Lee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 15.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.5% |
| Associate's degree | 7.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24281 are older than average. The median age of 49.8 years in ZIP Code 24281 is approximately 30.71% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 22.2% of the population in 24281 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 24281 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 12.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 6.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 22.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 11.2% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24281, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 24281 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24281 (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 24281 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 43.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 24281 is high blood pressure, as approximately 41.3% of adults 18 and older in this Lee County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 35.4% |
| High blood pressure | 41.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.0% |
| Current asthma | 11.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.9% |
| High cholesterol | 43.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24281 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.8% of those 18 and above in 24281 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 24281 include obesity (41.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (36.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 57.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| Current smoking | 23.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 32.3% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 36.9% |
In ZIP Code 24281, 96.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24281, an estimated 21.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.0% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Lee County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 11.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.0% |
In 24281, 47.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 43.5 minutes. Approximately 26.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24281 work in retail trade, while an estimated 17.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 24281 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.6% |
| Construction | 17.2% |
| Manufacturing | 17.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.8% |
| Retail trade | 26.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.3% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 14.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 4.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24281 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.98 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.87% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.43% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24281 | 10.67¢/kWh | 9.78¢/kWh | 8.15¢/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 24281 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.88 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.16 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.99 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.48 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.36 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.68 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.47 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.84 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.75 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.26 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.37 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.57 | 1.78 | 5.46 |