The ZIP Code 24221 is associated with Blackwater, VA in Lee County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 596. The 24221 ZIP Code has a median age of 49.2 years, and 29.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $28,906, while about 20% of the population is living below the poverty line. Approximately 14.1% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $16,532.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24221 is $28,906, while the region's mean household income is $41,226. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,532. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24221 of $16,532 is approximately 57.91% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 19.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately109.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.3% of the population in 24221 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 13.0% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 24221 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 21.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 24221, 71.3% of the population graduated high school, while 14.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 22.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.2% in this Lee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 22.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.7% |
| Associate's degree | 12.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24221 are older than average. The median age of 49.2 years in ZIP Code 24221 is approximately 29.13% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.9% of the population in 24221 falls in the age group 15 to 19 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 24221 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 15.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.7% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24221, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 24221 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24221 (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% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24221 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 24221 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 24221, 97.4% 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 2.6% 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 Lee County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24221, an estimated 19.3% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 18.6% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lee County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 18.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 16.2% |
In 24221, 36.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.2 minutes. Approximately 31.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24221 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 23.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 24221 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 16.1% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 31.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24221 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.01 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.6% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.98% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24221 | 10.67¢/kWh | 9.78¢/kWh | 8.15¢/kWh |
| Virginia | 15.5¢/kWh | 9.04¢/kWh | 8.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 24221 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.83 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.27 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.14 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.56 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.33 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.64 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.39 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.88 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.85 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.24 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.32 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.63 | 1.78 | 5.46 |