The ZIP Code 26444 is associated with Tunnelton, WV in Preston County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 3,706. Median househould income is approximately $50,284, and an estimated 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 26444 is estimated to at 45.0 years, and about 24.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 81.8% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $27,002.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 26444 is $50,284, while the region's mean household income is $70,132. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,002. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26444 of $27,002 is approximately 1.97% more than the per capita income in West Virginia overall of $26,480. An estimated 8.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 9.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.8% of the population in 26444 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 17.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.0% of 26444 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.6% |
In ZIP Code 26444, 81.8% of the population graduated high school, while 12.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 51.7% in this Preston County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 51.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.4% |
| Associate's degree | 6.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26444 are older than average. The median age of 45.0 years in ZIP Code 26444 is approximately 18.11% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.1% of the population in 26444 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 26444 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26444, 99.4% is one race, while 0.6% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26444 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26444 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.2%), followed by Black or African American (1.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| 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 26444 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 40.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 26444 is high cholesterol, as approximately 39.1% of adults 18 and older in this Preston County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 40.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.4% |
| Current asthma | 11.5% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.6% |
| High cholesterol | 39.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26444 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.8% of those 18 and above in 26444 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 26444 include obesity (44.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (38.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.2% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 54.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.4% |
| Current smoking | 23.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 30.2% |
| Obesity | 44.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 38.0% |
In ZIP Code 26444, 99.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% 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 Preston County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.5% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 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 26444, an estimated 19.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.7% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Preston County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 19.9% |
In 26444, 56.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.1 minutes. Approximately 28.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26444 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.5% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 26444 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 11.8% |
| Construction | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Retail trade | 14.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 28.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 9.5% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26444 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 26444 | 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 26444 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.97 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.67 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.61 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.19 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.27 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.43 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.38 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.56 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.42 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.31 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.65 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.81 | 1.78 | 5.46 |