The ZIP Code 24435 is associated with Fairfield, VA in Rockbridge County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,028. The median household income is approximately $51,134, and an estimated 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 24435 is estimated to at 44.6 years, and about 28.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 31.9% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $33,015.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24435 is $51,134, while the region's mean household income is $75,575. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,015. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24435 of $33,015 is approximately 15.95% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 3.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 65.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.0% of the population in 24435 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 18.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.6% of 24435 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 21.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.2% |
In ZIP Code 24435, 96.2% of the population graduated high school, while 31.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.1% in this Rockbridge County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.8% |
| Associate's degree | 10.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 12.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24435 are older than average. The median age of 44.6 years in ZIP Code 24435 is approximately 17.06% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 24435 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 24435 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 10.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.7% |
| 85 years and over | 2.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24435, 99.0% is one race, while 1.0% are two or more races. Approximately 3.0% of 24435 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24435 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.7%), followed by Some other race (1.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 24435 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 41.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 24435 is high blood pressure, as approximately 39.1% of adults 18 and older in this Rockbridge County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 39.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.7% |
| Current asthma | 10.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.5% |
| High cholesterol | 41.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24435 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.7% of those 18 and above in 24435 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 24435 include obesity (35.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (32.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 67.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| Current smoking | 17.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 24.9% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.1% |
In ZIP Code 24435, 95.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% 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 Rockbridge County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24435, an estimated 25.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 20.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Rockbridge County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 25.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.5% |
In 24435, 62.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.0 minutes. Approximately 23.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24435 work in construction, while an estimated 20.4% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 24435 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.0% |
| Construction | 23.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.9% |
| Retail trade | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.1% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.2% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24435 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.11 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.03% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.46% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24435 | 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 24435 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.24 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.6 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.32 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.63 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.58 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.57 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.7 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.74 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.55 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.26 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.53 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.62 | 1.78 | 5.46 |