The ZIP Code 36922 is associated with the city of Ward in Alabama in Choctaw County in the U.S. It is estimated that 14.3% of residents in the 36922 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 36.6 years. The current population estimate is 600.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 36922, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 36922 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 36922 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (71.8%), followed by White (26.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 26.2% |
| Black or African American | 71.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Regarding household income, approximately 20.0% of the population in 36922 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 19.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 36922 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 15.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 20.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 36922, 50.3% of the population graduated high school, while 2.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.2% in this Choctaw County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 41.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.8% |
| Associate's degree | 6.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 0.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 36922 are younger than average. The median age of 36.6 years in ZIP Code 36922 is approximately 3.94% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.8% of the population in 36922 falls in the age group 55 to 59 years, while an estimated 11.0% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 36922 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 9.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 15.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.2% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 36922, 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 Choctaw 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 36922, an estimated 29.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 23.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Choctaw County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 29.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
In 36922, 44.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.3 minutes. Approximately 38.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 36922 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 23.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 36922 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 20.3% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 23.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.5% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 38.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 36922 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 54.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 36922 is high cholesterol, as approximately 41.1% of adults 18 and older in this Choctaw County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 38.0% |
| High blood pressure | 54.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.7% |
| Current asthma | 12.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.5% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 21.7% |
| High cholesterol | 41.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 6.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 36922 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 87.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.7% of those 18 and above in 36922 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 36922 include obesity (48.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (45.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 85.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 82.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 50.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 10.0% |
| Current smoking | 22.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 43.4% |
| Obesity | 48.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 45.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 36922 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.42 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.55% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.75% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 36922 | 10.68¢/kWh | 10.86¢/kWh | 8.76¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 14.98¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 6.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 36922 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.7 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.07 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.3 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.78 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.59 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.75 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.48 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.88 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.94 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.88 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.22 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.43 | 1.78 | 5.46 |