The ZIP Code 26624 is associated with Gassaway, WV in Braxton County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,729. About 27.3% of residents in ZIP Code 26624 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 52.7 years. An estimated 82.7% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $25,348. Median househould income is approximately $42,318, and an estimated 11% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 26624 is $42,318, while the region's mean household income is $54,871. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,348. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26624 of $25,348 is approximately 4.27% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 11.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately20% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.8% of the population in 26624 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.6% of 26624 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.7% |
In ZIP Code 26624, 82.7% of the population graduated high school, while 21.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.8% in this Braxton County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.9% |
| Associate's degree | 6.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26624 are older than average. The median age of 52.7 years in ZIP Code 26624 is approximately 38.32% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.0% of the population in 26624 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 26624 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26624, 99.8% is one race, while 0.2% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26624 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26624 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.0%), followed by Black or African American (2.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26624 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26624 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 26624, 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 Braxton 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 26624, an estimated 22.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 21.8% 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 Braxton County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 22.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 21.8% |
In 26624, 53.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.0 minutes. Approximately 24.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26624 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 21.5% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 26624 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.8% |
| Construction | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.3% |
| Retail trade | 21.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.8% |
| Information | 0.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.7% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26624 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.64 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.62% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.59% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26624 | 10.2¢/kWh | 8.29¢/kWh | 6.39¢/kWh |
| West Virginia | 15.44¢/kWh | 11.61¢/kWh | 7.78¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 26624 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.2 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.84 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.58 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.28 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.24 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.43 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.48 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.68 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.26 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.64 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.01 | 1.78 | 5.46 |