The ZIP Code 24831 is associated with Elkhorn, WV in McDowell County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 142. An estimated 60.6% of residents in the 24831 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 65.3 years.
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Regarding household income, approximately 35.0% of the population in 24831 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 33.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 24831 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 35.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 33.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 24831, 85.2% of the population graduated high school, while 0.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 14.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.5% in this McDowell County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 14.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 32.8% |
| Associate's degree | 21.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 0.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24831 are older than average. The median age of 65.3 years in ZIP Code 24831 is approximately 71.39% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 90.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 60.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 52.1% of the population in 24831 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 16.2% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 24831 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 0.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 0.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 16.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 52.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24831, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 24831 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24831 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (46.5%), followed by White (44.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44.4% |
| Black or African American | 46.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 24831, 83.8% 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 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 16.2% 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 McDowell County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 83.8% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 16.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24831, an estimated 34.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999 in this McDowell 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 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 16.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 34.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24831 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 24831 | 9.71¢/kWh | 8.45¢/kWh | 6.41¢/kWh |
| West Virginia | 16.14¢/kWh | 11.77¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 24831 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.68 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.15 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.81 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.37 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.27 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.52 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.45 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.6 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.61 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.7 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.53 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.49 | 1.78 | 5.46 |