The ZIP Code 24850 is associated with Jolo, WV in McDowell County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 501. An estimated 41.1% of residents in the 24850 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 51.8 years.
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Regarding household income, approximately 44.1% of the population in 24850 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 20.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 24850 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 17.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 44.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $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 24850, 65.9% of the population graduated high school, while 0.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 18.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 61.7% in this McDowell County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 18.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 15.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 61.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 4.2% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 0.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24850 are older than average. The median age of 51.8 years in ZIP Code 24850 is approximately 35.96% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 87.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 41.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.4% of the population in 24850 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 17.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 24850 residents are aged 55 to 59 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 5.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 1.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 17.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.2% |
| 85 years and over | 2.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24850, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 24850 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24850 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| 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 24850 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 42.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 24850 is high cholesterol, as approximately 42.1% of adults 18 and older in this McDowell County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 37.0% |
| High blood pressure | 42.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.8% |
| Current asthma | 12.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.2% |
| High cholesterol | 42.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24850 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.4% of those 18 and above in 24850 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 24850 include sleeping less than 7 hours (42.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (42.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 78.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 43.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.2% |
| Current smoking | 29.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 38.1% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 42.6% |
In ZIP Code 24850, 100.0% 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 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 McDowell County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 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 24850, an estimated 23.1% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.9% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 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 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 12.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24850 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.86 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.96% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.25% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24850 | 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 24850 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.63 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.33 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.82 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.4 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.45 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.57 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.36 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.65 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.54 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.78 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.37 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.39 | 1.78 | 5.46 |