The ZIP Code 24649 is associated with Swords Creek, VA in Russell County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,705. About 22.7% of residents in ZIP Code 24649 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 51.9 years. Approximately 7.6% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $22,812. An estimated 14% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $40,801.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24649 is $40,801, while the region's mean household income is $54,766. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,812. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24649 of $22,812 is approximately 41.92% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 14.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately47.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.6% of the population in 24649 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 16.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 24649 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 19.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 24649, 81.7% of the population graduated high school, while 7.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 13.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 45.1% in this Russell County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 13.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 45.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.7% |
| Associate's degree | 7.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24649 are older than average. The median age of 51.9 years in ZIP Code 24649 is approximately 36.22% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.4% of the population in 24649 falls in the age group 55 to 59 years, while an estimated 16.2% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.7% of 24649 residents are aged 75 to 84 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 17.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 16.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24649, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 6.0% of 24649 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24649 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.6%), followed by Black or African American (1.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| 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 24649 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 41.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 24649 is high blood pressure, as approximately 41.5% of adults 18 and older in this Russell County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 34.7% |
| High blood pressure | 41.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.5% |
| Current asthma | 12.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.5% |
| High cholesterol | 41.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24649 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.2% of those 18 and above in 24649 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 24649 include obesity (43.0% 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 | 89.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 55.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| Current smoking | 25.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 34.0% |
| Obesity | 43.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 37.3% |
In ZIP Code 24649, 95.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 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 Russell County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24649, an estimated 27.2% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 23.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Russell County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 27.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 9.8% |
In 24649, 45.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.7 minutes. Approximately 20.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24649 work in retail trade, while an estimated 20.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 24649 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.6% |
| Construction | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 20.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.4% |
| Information | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.6% |
| Public administration | 2.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24649 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.85 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.72% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.4% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24649 | 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 24649 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.86 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.26 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.93 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.48 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.39 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.42 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.15 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.51 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.34 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.03 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.25 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.57 | 1.78 | 5.46 |