The ZIP Code 26269 is associated with Hambleton, WV in Tucker County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 821. The 26269 ZIP Code has a median age of 54.2 years, and 34.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older.
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Regarding household income, approximately 27.3% of the population in 26269 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.2% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 26269 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 27.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 26269, 94.5% of the population graduated high school, while 14.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 56.7% in this Tucker County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 56.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.8% |
| Associate's degree | 5.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26269 are older than average. The median age of 54.2 years in ZIP Code 26269 is approximately 42.26% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 34.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.6% of the population in 26269 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 17.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 26269 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 18.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.7% |
| 85 years and over | 5.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26269, 99.6% is one race, while 0.4% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26269 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26269 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (0.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| 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 26269 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 40.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 26269 is high blood pressure, as approximately 39.1% of adults 18 and older in this Tucker County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 33.6% |
| High blood pressure | 39.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.6% |
| Current asthma | 11.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.9% |
| High cholesterol | 40.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26269 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.2% of those 18 and above in 26269 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 26269 include sleeping less than 7 hours (37.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (37.3% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 79.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 56.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.0% |
| Current smoking | 20.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 28.3% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 37.6% |
In ZIP Code 26269, 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 Tucker 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 26269, an estimated 17.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.2% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Tucker County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 17.2% |
In 26269, 57.0% 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 31.7 minutes. Approximately 25.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26269 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 21.5% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 26269 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 7.7% |
| Construction | 14.9% |
| Manufacturing | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 0.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.4% |
| Information | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 1.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.5% |
| Public administration | 21.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26269 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.54 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.19% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.11% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26269 | 10.2¢/kWh | 8.29¢/kWh | 6.39¢/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 26269 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.07 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.7 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.59 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.24 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.26 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.37 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.49 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.62 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.26 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.28 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.52 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.06 | 1.78 | 5.46 |