The ZIP Code 25843 is associated with Ghent, WV in Raleigh County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,101. An estimated 14.8% of residents in the 25843 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 41.5 years.
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Regarding household income, approximately 19.8% of the population in 25843 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 19.3% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 25843 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 19.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 25843, 93.5% of the population graduated high school, while 27.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.9% in this Raleigh County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.4% |
| Associate's degree | 6.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 25843 are older than average. The median age of 41.5 years in ZIP Code 25843 is approximately 8.92% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.0% of the population in 25843 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 10.9% are aged 10 to 14 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 25843 residents are aged 75 to 84 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 18.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 25843, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 25843 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 25843 (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 25843 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 45.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 25843 is high cholesterol, as approximately 44.7% of adults 18 and older in this Raleigh County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 37.9% |
| High blood pressure | 45.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.1% |
| Current asthma | 11.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.6% |
| High cholesterol | 44.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 25843 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.5% of those 18 and above in 25843 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 25843 include sleeping less than 7 hours (41.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (40.2% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 82.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 81.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 56.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.3% |
| Current smoking | 24.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 33.0% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 41.6% |
In ZIP Code 25843, 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 Raleigh 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 25843, an estimated 31.7% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 17.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Raleigh County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 15.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 31.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
In 25843, 40.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.4 minutes. Approximately 32.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 25843 work in retail trade, while an estimated 22.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 25843 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 32.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.8% |
| Information | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 22.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 25843 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 25843 | 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 25843 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.69 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.38 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.89 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.52 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.34 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.61 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.49 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.61 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.49 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.1 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.44 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.4 | 1.78 | 5.46 |