The ZIP Code 26521 is associated with Blacksville, WV in Monongalia County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 299. The median household income is $63,333, while about 4% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 26521 has a median age of approximately 44.3 years, with 24.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 100.0% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $43,836.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 26521 is $63,333, while the region's mean household income is $111,649. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $43,836. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26521 of $43,836 is approximately 65.54% more than the per capita income in West Virginia overall of $26,480. An estimated 3.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 63.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.5% of the population in 26521 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 25.5% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 0.0% of 26521 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 27.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 25.5% |
In ZIP Code 26521, 100.0% of the population graduated high school, while 4.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 59.3% in this Monongalia County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 59.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.1% |
| Associate's degree | 12.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 0.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26521 are older than average. The median age of 44.3 years in ZIP Code 26521 is approximately 16.27% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.4% of the population in 26521 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 17.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 26521 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 23.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 2.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 17.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 1.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.4% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26521, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26521 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26521 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| 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 26521 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 38.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 26521 is high cholesterol, as approximately 38.1% of adults 18 and older in this Monongalia County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.6% |
| High blood pressure | 38.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.8% |
| Current asthma | 11.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.0% |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26521 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.3% of those 18 and above in 26521 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 26521 include sleeping less than 7 hours (35.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (35.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 63.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.7% |
| Current smoking | 18.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 26.5% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.9% |
In ZIP Code 26521, 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 Monongalia 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 26521, an estimated 26.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 22.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Monongalia County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 13.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 22.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 26.7% |
In 26521, 53.8% 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 30.9 minutes. Approximately 41.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26521 work in retail trade, while an estimated 27.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 26521 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 41.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 13.5% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.5% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26521 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.11% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.29% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26521 | 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 26521 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.08 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.96 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.68 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.16 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.43 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.47 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.66 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.38 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.61 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.9 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.86 | 1.78 | 5.46 |