The ZIP Code 24639 is associated with Raven, VA in Buchanan County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 3,412. About 25.1% of residents in ZIP Code 24639 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 43.4 years. Approximately 8.2% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $18,001. An estimated 25% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $33,169.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24639 is $33,169, while the region's mean household income is $42,958. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,001. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24639 of $18,001 is approximately 54.17% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 25.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately165.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.5% of the population in 24639 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.3% of 24639 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 24639, 71.0% of the population graduated high school, while 8.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 12.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.0% in this Buchanan County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 12.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 17.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.8% |
| Associate's degree | 6.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24639 are older than average. The median age of 43.4 years in ZIP Code 24639 is approximately 13.91% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 24639 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 24639 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24639, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 24639 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24639 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.6%), followed by Asian (1.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 24639 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 42.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 24639 is high blood pressure, as approximately 41.6% of adults 18 and older in this Buchanan County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 36.2% |
| High blood pressure | 41.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.6% |
| Current asthma | 12.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.2% |
| High cholesterol | 42.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24639 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.7% of those 18 and above in 24639 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 24639 include obesity (40.8% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (38.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 52.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| Current smoking | 26.8% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 32.3% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 38.4% |
In ZIP Code 24639, 98.1% 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 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% 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 Buchanan County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.1% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24639, an estimated 18.7% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Buchanan 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 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.5% |
In 24639, 34.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.0% 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 19.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24639 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.7% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.8% of 24639 workers 16 years and over work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.8% |
| Construction | 12.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.8% |
| Retail trade | 12.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.8% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.0% |
| Public administration | 6.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24639 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.45% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.95% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24639 | 10.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh | 6.62¢/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 24639 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.86 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.28 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.73 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.48 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.45 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.45 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.3 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.77 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.48 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.9 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.25 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.64 | 1.78 | 5.46 |