The ZIP Code 26739 is associated with Mount Storm, WV in Grant County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 896. An estimated 83.5% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $27,154. An estimated 7% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $51,167.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 26739 is $51,167, while the region's mean household income is $61,258. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,154. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26739 of $27,154 is approximately 2.55% more than the per capita income in West Virginia overall of $26,480. An estimated 7.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 25.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 30.3% of the population in 26739 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.4% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.6% of 26739 residents earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 30.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 1.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.9% |
In ZIP Code 26739, 83.5% of the population graduated high school, while 4.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 53.1% in this Grant County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 53.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.2% |
| Associate's degree | 7.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26739 are older than average. The median age of 45.8 years in ZIP Code 26739 is approximately 20.21% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.7% of the population in 26739 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 10.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 26739 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.5% |
| 85 years and over | 2.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26739, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26739 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26739 (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% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26739 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 26739 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 26739, 97.6% 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 2.4% 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 Grant County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26739, an estimated 28.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Grant County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 28.5% |
In 26739, 52.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.1 minutes. Approximately 21.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26739 work in construction, while an estimated 17.3% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 26739 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 11.9% |
| Construction | 21.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 17.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.8% |
| Public administration | 8.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26739 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.85 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.72% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.4% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26739 | 10.2¢/kWh | 8.29¢/kWh | 6.39¢/kWh |
| West Virginia | 16.14¢/kWh | 11.77¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 26739 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.44 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.49 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.08 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.65 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.26 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.43 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.58 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.51 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.59 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.09 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.13 | 1.78 | 5.46 |