The ZIP Code 24572 is associated with Madison Heights, VA in Amherst County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 16,691. Approximately 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $50,915. The ZIP Code 24572 has a median age of approximately 43.3 years, with 22.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 17.3% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $26,428.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24572 is $50,915, while the region's mean household income is $64,654. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,428. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24572 of $26,428 is approximately 32.72% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 10.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately11.58% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.6% of the population in 24572 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.3% of 24572 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.3% |
In ZIP Code 24572, 85.6% of the population graduated high school, while 17.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.1% in this Amherst County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.6% |
| Associate's degree | 10.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24572 are older than average. The median age of 43.3 years in ZIP Code 24572 is approximately 13.65% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.0% of the population in 24572 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 24572 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.5% |
| 85 years and over | 2.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24572, 95.8% is one race, while 4.2% are two or more races. Approximately 0.6% of 24572 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24572 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (74.6%), followed by Black or African American (25.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Black or African American | 25.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 1.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24572 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 24572 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 24572, 98.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Amherst County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.3% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24572, an estimated 22.2% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.2% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Amherst County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 22.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.4% |
In 24572, 63.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.9 minutes. Approximately 23.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24572 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 24572 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 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.5% |
| Retail trade | 10.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.0% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.9% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24572 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.14 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.76% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24572 | 10.71¢/kWh | 8.56¢/kWh | 6.53¢/kWh |
| Virginia | 15.94¢/kWh | 10.28¢/kWh | 9.92¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 24572 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.21 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.85 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.27 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.68 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.5 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.65 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.6 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.48 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.35 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.34 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.81 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.99 | 1.78 | 5.46 |