The ZIP Code 26679 is associated with Mount Nebo, WV in Nicholas County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,889. About 22.9% of residents in ZIP Code 26679 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 40.7 years. An estimated 91.8% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $24,704. An estimated 3% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $41,596.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 26679 is $41,596, while the region's mean household income is $56,435. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,704. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26679 of $24,704 is approximately 6.71% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 3.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 67.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.1% of the population in 26679 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 20.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.3% of 26679 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 22.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.3% |
In ZIP Code 26679, 91.8% of the population graduated high school, while 8.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 51.0% in this Nicholas County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 51.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.1% |
| Associate's degree | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26679 are older than average. The median age of 40.7 years in ZIP Code 26679 is approximately 6.82% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.7% of the population in 26679 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 16.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 26679 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26679, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26679 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26679 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (2.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| 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 26679 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 40.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 26679 is high cholesterol, as approximately 38.0% of adults 18 and older in this Nicholas County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 35.1% |
| High blood pressure | 40.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.1% |
| Current asthma | 11.5% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26679 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.5% of those 18 and above in 26679 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 26679 include obesity (44.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (40.3% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.8% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.2% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 78.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 58.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| Current smoking | 22.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 30.1% |
| Obesity | 44.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 40.3% |
In ZIP Code 26679, 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 Nicholas 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 26679, an estimated 19.3% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 17.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Nicholas County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 14.5% |
In 26679, 56.0% 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 38.0 minutes. Approximately 16.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26679 work in retail trade, while an estimated 14.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 26679 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 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 13.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 16.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 13.9% |
| Information | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 14.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.3% |
| Public administration | 4.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26679 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.72 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.56% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.38% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26679 | 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 26679 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.54 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.08 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.45 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.32 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.16 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.65 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.36 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.57 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.51 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.64 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.05 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.32 | 1.78 | 5.46 |