The ZIP Code 24712 is associated with Athens, WV in Mercer County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,264. Approximately 26.0% of residents in this West Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $16,359. Approximately 16% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $39,231.
The median household income in ZIP Code 24712 is $39,231, while the region's mean household income is $53,705. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,359. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24712 of $16,359 is approximately 38.22% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 15.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately64.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 24712 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.8% of 24712 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
Household Income | Percent |
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Less than $10,000 per year | 16.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.4% |
$15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.5% |
$35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.1% |
$50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.5% |
$75,000 to $99,999 per year | 4.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.3% |
$200,000 or more per year | 1.8% |
In ZIP Code 24712, 79.3% of the population graduated high school, while 26.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 12.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.7% in this Mercer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
Education Level | Percent |
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Less than 9th grade | 12.1% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.6% |
High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.7% |
Some college, no degree | 13.7% |
Associate's degree | 7.8% |
Bachelor's degree | 14.5% |
Graduate or professional degree | 11.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24712 are younger than average. The median age of 27.4 years in ZIP Code 24712 is approximately 28.08% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.4% of the population in 24712 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 15.9% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 24712 residents are aged 85 years and over.
Age Range | Percent |
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Under 5 years | 2.2% |
5 to 9 years | 5.7% |
10 to 14 years | 3.4% |
15 to 19 years | 15.9% |
20 to 24 years | 20.4% |
25 to 34 years | 11.7% |
35 to 44 years | 4.2% |
45 to 54 years | 9.1% |
55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
60 to 64 years | 4.7% |
65 to 74 years | 7.6% |
75 to 84 years | 8.3% |
85 years and over | 0.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24712, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 0.8% of 24712 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24712 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.9%), followed by Black or African American (6.0%) .
Industry | Percent |
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White | 92.9% |
Black or African American | 6.0% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
Asian | 0.6% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
Some other race | 1.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 24712 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 30.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 24712 is high cholesterol, as approximately 29.8% of adults 18 and older in this Mercer County region contend with that issue.
Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
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Arthritis | 24.7% |
High blood pressure | 30.0% |
Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 5.0% |
Current asthma | 12.3% |
Coronary heart disease | 5.4% |
Diagnosed diabetes | 9.0% |
High cholesterol | 29.8% |
Chronic kidney disease | 2.3% |
Stroke | 2.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24712 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 79.5% of those 18 and above in 24712 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 24712 include sleeping less than 7 hours (36.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (35.8% of those 18 and older).
Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
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Current access to health insurance | 91.8% |
Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 72.4% |
Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.7% |
Cholesterol screening | 79.5% |
Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 60.2% |
Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
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Binge drinking | 14.7% |
Current smoking | 14.1% |
No leisure-time physical activity | 25.3% |
Obesity | 35.8% |
Sleeping less than 7 hours | 36.5% |
In ZIP Code 24712, 94.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Mercer County region.
Language Spoken | Percent |
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English only | 94.6% |
Spanish | 1.9% |
Other Indo-European languages | 1.5% |
Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
Other languages | 1.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24712, an estimated 19.2% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Mercer County region.
Year Home Built | Percent |
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Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.6% |
Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.2% |
Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.8% |
Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.6% |
Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.9% |
Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.2% |
Built between 1940 and 1949 | 14.0% |
Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.8% |
In 24712, 39.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.0 minutes. Approximately 41.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24712 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.2% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 24712 workers 16 years and over work in information.
Industry | Percent |
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
Construction | 1.8% |
Manufacturing | 4.6% |
Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
Retail trade | 20.2% |
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
Information | 0.0% |
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.3% |
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 1.1% |
Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 41.6% |
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.8% |
Other services, except public administration | 3.7% |
Public administration | 6.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24712 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.66% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.19% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
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ZIP Code 24712 | 9.57¢/kWh | 8.47¢/kWh | 6.49¢/kWh |
West Virginia | 13.98¢/kWh | 11.77¢/kWh | 7.65¢/kWh |
United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
Month | ZIP Code 24712 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
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Jan | 3.91 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
Feb | 4.45 | 3 | 6.31 |
Mar | 4.88 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
Apr | 5.5 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
May | 5.26 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
Jun | 5.67 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
Jul | 5.42 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
Aug | 5.64 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
Sep | 5.6 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
Oct | 4.81 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
Nov | 4.54 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
Dec | 3.5 | 1.78 | 5.46 |