The ZIP Code 24422 is associated with Clifton Forge, VA in Alleghany County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 5,924. Approximately 19% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $42,803. The median age in 24422 is estimated to at 48.9 years, and about 30.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 14.6% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $24,761.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24422 is $42,803, while the region's mean household income is $55,276. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,761. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24422 of $24,761 is approximately 36.96% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 19.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately101.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.4% of the population in 24422 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.4% of 24422 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 14.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 24422, 85.1% of the population graduated high school, while 14.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.5% in this Alleghany County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.7% |
| Associate's degree | 11.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24422 are older than average. The median age of 48.9 years in ZIP Code 24422 is approximately 28.35% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.8% of the population in 24422 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 4.0% of 24422 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.9% |
| 85 years and over | 4.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24422, 98.7% is one race, while 1.3% are two or more races. Approximately 1.4% of 24422 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24422 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.9%), followed by Black or African American (10.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 24422 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 44.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 24422 is high cholesterol, as approximately 43.6% of adults 18 and older in this Alleghany County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 36.3% |
| High blood pressure | 44.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.9% |
| Current asthma | 11.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.7% |
| High cholesterol | 43.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24422 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.0% of those 18 and above in 24422 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 24422 include obesity (40.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (37.3% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 82.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 58.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.4% |
| Current smoking | 21.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 31.4% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 37.3% |
In ZIP Code 24422, 98.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% 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 Alleghany County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.5% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24422, an estimated 28.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.1% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Alleghany County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 13.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 28.1% |
In 24422, 48.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.5 minutes. Approximately 27.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24422 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 0.0% of 24422 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 20.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.6% |
| Retail trade | 15.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.7% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 3.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24422 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.99 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.12% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.28% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24422 | 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 24422 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.91 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.78 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.1 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.49 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.39 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.65 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.72 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.55 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.53 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.64 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.32 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.8 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 24422, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 24422 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Alleghany County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 3 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 2 |
| Debt collection | 2 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 2 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 3 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 2 |
| Written notification about debt | 2 |
| Fraud or scam | 1 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Other | 1 |