The ZIP Code 26160 is associated with Palestine, WV in Wirt County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 957. An estimated 84.1% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $25,583. The median age in the 26160 ZIP Code is 38.4 years, with 25.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 7% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $46,779.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 26160 is $46,779, while the region's mean household income is $57,477. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,583. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26160 of $25,583 is approximately 3.39% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 7.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 25.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 29.3% of the population in 26160 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 20.6% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 26160 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 20.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 29.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.7% |
In ZIP Code 26160, 84.1% of the population graduated high school, while 11.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 45.9% in this Wirt County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 45.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.5% |
| Associate's degree | 10.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26160 are older than average. The median age of 38.4 years in ZIP Code 26160 is approximately 0.79% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.4% of the population in 26160 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 26160 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 21.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 4.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26160, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26160 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26160 (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% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26160 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26160 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 26160, 92.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% 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 Wirt County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26160, an estimated 28.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Wirt County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 28.9% |
In 26160, 45.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 45.5 minutes. Approximately 22.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26160 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.1% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 26160 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 7.8% |
| Construction | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 17.2% |
| Retail trade | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 12.2% |
| Public administration | 20.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26160 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.7 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.08% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.68% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26160 | 10.2¢/kWh | 8.29¢/kWh | 6.39¢/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 26160 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.13 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.92 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.47 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.23 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.42 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.67 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.64 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.89 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.52 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.62 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.98 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.86 | 1.78 | 5.46 |