The ZIP Code 26060 is associated with Valley Grove, WV in Ohio County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,912. An estimated 95.5% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $27,114. Approximately 7% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $65,571. The median age in ZIP Code 26060 is approximately 34.5 years, and 16.1% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 26060 is $65,571, while the region's mean household income is $71,555. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,114. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26060 of $27,114 is approximately 2.39% more than the per capita income in West Virginia overall of $26,480. An estimated 7.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 23.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.6% of the population in 26060 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 20.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.1% of 26060 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 20.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 26060, 95.5% of the population graduated high school, while 15.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 45.4% in this Ohio County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 45.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.1% |
| Associate's degree | 9.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26060 are younger than average. The median age of 34.5 years in ZIP Code 26060 is approximately 9.45% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.9% of the population in 26060 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 26060 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 12.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26060, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26060 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26060 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.6%), followed by Asian (3.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 26060 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 39.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 26060 is high blood pressure, as approximately 38.4% of adults 18 and older in this Ohio County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 38.4% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.5% |
| Current asthma | 11.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.4% |
| High cholesterol | 39.3% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26060 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.9% of those 18 and above in 26060 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 26060 include sleeping less than 7 hours (40.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (40.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.4% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 79.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 62.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| Current smoking | 19.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.7% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 40.2% |
In ZIP Code 26060, 94.3% 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 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.5% 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 Ohio County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 4.5% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26060, an estimated 19.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this Ohio County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 19.2% |
In 26060, 59.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.1 minutes. Approximately 16.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26060 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.3% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 26060 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.3% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 16.3% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.5% |
| Public administration | 9.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26060 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.52 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.71% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.41% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26060 | 9.75¢/kWh | 8.5¢/kWh | 5.52¢/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 26060 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.82 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.74 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.37 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.2 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.42 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.34 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.75 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.86 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.41 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.33 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.42 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.59 | 1.78 | 5.46 |