The ZIP Code 24868 is associated with Northfork, WV in McDowell County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,114. An estimated 21.5% of residents in the 24868 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 40.0 years. Approximately 5.7% of residents in this West Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $13,081. Median househould income in this region is $25,673, while about 28% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24868 is $25,673, while the region's mean household income is $31,803. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $13,081. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24868 of $13,081 is approximately 50.6% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 28.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately194.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.3% of the population in 24868 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 20.6% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 24868 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 19.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 20.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 23.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 1.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 24868, 74.6% of the population graduated high school, while 5.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 46.7% in this McDowell County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 20.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 46.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.9% |
| Associate's degree | 3.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24868 are older than average. The median age of 40.0 years in ZIP Code 24868 is approximately 4.99% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 24868 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.7% of 24868 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.4% |
| 85 years and over | 0.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24868, 99.5% is one race, while 0.5% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 24868 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24868 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (69.0%), followed by Black or African American (31.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Black or African American | 31.5% |
| 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 24868 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 50.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 24868 is high cholesterol, as approximately 42.7% of adults 18 and older in this McDowell County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 40.6% |
| High blood pressure | 50.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.2% |
| Current asthma | 14.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 21.0% |
| High cholesterol | 42.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 6.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24868 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.4% of those 18 and above in 24868 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 24868 include sleeping less than 7 hours (47.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (46.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 83.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 82.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 39.0% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 9.9% |
| Current smoking | 29.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 44.0% |
| Obesity | 46.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 47.2% |
In ZIP Code 24868, 99.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% 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 | 99.3% |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 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 24868, an estimated 37.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 19.3% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, 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 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 19.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 37.6% |
In 24868, 31.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.6 minutes. Approximately 27.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24868 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 23.4% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 24868 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.7% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 0.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 23.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.6% |
| Public administration | 20.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24868 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.45% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.95% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24868 | 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 24868 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.72 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.23 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.76 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.38 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.27 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.59 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.48 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.59 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.6 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.82 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.44 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.62 | 1.78 | 5.46 |