The ZIP Code 24801 is associated with Welch, WV in McDowell County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 4,051. An estimated 18.9% of residents in the 24801 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 41.9 years. Approximately 7.5% of residents in this West Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $14,591. The median household income is $31,293, while about 26% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24801 is $31,293, while the region's mean household income is $41,077. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $14,591. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24801 of $14,591 is approximately 44.9% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 26.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately177.89% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.1% of the population in 24801 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 18.5% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.4% of 24801 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 20.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 24801, 79.4% of the population graduated high school, while 7.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 48.1% in this McDowell County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 48.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.5% |
| Associate's degree | 4.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24801 are older than average. The median age of 41.9 years in ZIP Code 24801 is approximately 9.97% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.1% of the population in 24801 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 16.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 24801 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.1% |
| 85 years and over | 2.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24801, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 6.0% of 24801 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24801 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (78.4%), followed by Black or African American (19.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78.4% |
| Black or African American | 19.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 4.5% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 24801 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 46.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 24801 is high cholesterol, as approximately 42.9% of adults 18 and older in this McDowell County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 38.7% |
| High blood pressure | 46.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.3% |
| Current asthma | 13.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 17.6% |
| High cholesterol | 42.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 5.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24801 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.5% of those 18 and above in 24801 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 24801 include sleeping less than 7 hours (44.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (43.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 79.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 40.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.6% |
| Current smoking | 29.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 40.8% |
| Obesity | 43.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 44.1% |
In ZIP Code 24801, 93.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.1% 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, 0.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this McDowell County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24801, an estimated 25.2% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 21.3% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this McDowell County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 25.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 19.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 21.3% |
In 24801, 25.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.3 minutes. Approximately 23.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24801 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.9% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 24801 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 11.4% |
| Construction | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 1.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.1% |
| Information | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 15.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 13.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24801 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.81 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.75% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.01% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24801 | 9.71¢/kWh | 8.45¢/kWh | 6.41¢/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 24801 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.47 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.08 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.7 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.32 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.45 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.61 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.46 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.6 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.53 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.59 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.37 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.57 | 1.78 | 5.46 |