The ZIP Code 26610 is associated with Birch River, WV in Nicholas County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,162. About 13.1% of residents in ZIP Code 26610 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 32.5 years. An estimated 80.3% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $15,987. Approximately 36% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $37,788.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 26610 is $37,788, while the region's mean household income is $46,355. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $15,987. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26610 of $15,987 is approximately 39.63% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 35.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately273.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 34.5% of the population in 26610 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.1% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 0.0% of 26610 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 16.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 34.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.8% |
In ZIP Code 26610, 80.3% of the population graduated high school, while 6.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 54.0% in this Nicholas County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 15.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 54.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.3% |
| Associate's degree | 5.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26610 are younger than average. The median age of 32.5 years in ZIP Code 26610 is approximately 14.7% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 70.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.3% of the population in 26610 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 16.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 26610 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 12.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.9% |
| 85 years and over | 0.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26610, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26610 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26610 (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% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 26610 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 43.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 26610 is high cholesterol, as approximately 40.0% of adults 18 and older in this Nicholas County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 37.3% |
| High blood pressure | 43.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.3% |
| Current asthma | 12.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.8% |
| High cholesterol | 40.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26610 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.2% of those 18 and above in 26610 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 26610 include obesity (46.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (40.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 78.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 53.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.2% |
| Current smoking | 25.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 33.8% |
| Obesity | 46.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 40.8% |
In ZIP Code 26610, 98.1% 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 1.9% 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 Nicholas County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.1% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26610, an estimated 22.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 19.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Nicholas County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.4% |
In 26610, 48.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.0 minutes. Approximately 17.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26610 work in construction, while an estimated 16.5% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 26610 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.6% |
| Construction | 17.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.1% |
| Retail trade | 16.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 4.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26610 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.89% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.05% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26610 | 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 26610 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.31 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.87 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.4 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.19 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.24 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.35 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.42 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.65 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.44 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.57 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.03 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.89 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 26610, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 26610 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Nicholas County region was managing an account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Managing an account | 1 |