The ZIP Code 26537 is associated with Kingwood, WV in Preston County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 5,247. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $45,878, and approximately 15% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 26537 has a median age of approximately 44.5 years, with 27.5% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 84.5% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $25,313.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 26537 is $45,878, while the region's mean household income is $58,626. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,313. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26537 of $25,313 is approximately 4.41% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 14.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately54.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.9% of the population in 26537 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.0% of 26537 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 26537, 84.5% of the population graduated high school, while 20.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.8% in this Preston County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.4% |
| Associate's degree | 3.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26537 are older than average. The median age of 44.5 years in ZIP Code 26537 is approximately 16.8% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.4% of the population in 26537 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.6% of 26537 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.4% |
| 85 years and over | 3.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26537, 99.9% is one race, while 0.1% are two or more races. Approximately 0.8% of 26537 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26537 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.6%), followed by Black or African American (2.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26537 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26537 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 26537, 98.9% 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 1.1% 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 | 98.9% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26537, an estimated 24.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 17.3% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Preston County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 24.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.6% |
In 26537, 56.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.9 minutes. Approximately 30.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26537 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.5% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 26537 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.2% |
| Construction | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Retail trade | 15.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.2% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 30.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.3% |
| Public administration | 7.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26537 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.53 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.95% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.26% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26537 | 10.2¢/kWh | 8.29¢/kWh | 6.39¢/kWh |
| West Virginia | 16.04¢/kWh | 12.18¢/kWh | 8.43¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 26537 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.99 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.78 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.59 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.21 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.27 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.61 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.58 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.61 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.26 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.2 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.53 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.74 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 26537, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 26537 in the past 12 months. Prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Preston County region was managing an account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Prepaid card | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Problem with a lender or other company charging your account | 1 |
| Problem with a purchase or transfer | 1 |