The U.S. ZIP Code 77468 is associated with Pledger, TX in Matagorda County. The current population estimate for this region is 39.
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Regarding household income, approximately 100.0% of the population in 77468 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 0.0% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 0.0% of 77468 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 100.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 77468 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 44.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 77468 is high cholesterol, as approximately 40.2% of adults 18 and older in this Matagorda County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 31.5% |
| High blood pressure | 44.4% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.5% |
| Current asthma | 11.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 16.8% |
| High cholesterol | 40.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 5.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 77468 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 85.0% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.4% of those 18 and above in 77468 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 77468 include obesity (42.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (38.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 82.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.4% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 48.0% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| Current smoking | 20.8% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 31.4% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 38.4% |
In ZIP Code 77468, 100.0% of the population graduated high school, while 51.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 51.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 0.0% in this Matagorda County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 0.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 48.7% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 0.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 51.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 77468, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 77468 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 77468 (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% |
In ZIP Code 77468, 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 Matagorda 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 77468, an estimated 59.2% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 40.8% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Matagorda 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 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 40.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 59.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 77468 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.24 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.18% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 77468 | 10.74¢/kWh | 8.38¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 77468 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.62 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.82 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.22 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.19 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.6 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.46 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.44 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.82 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.66 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.58 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.02 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.4 | 1.78 | 5.46 |