The ZIP Code 24224 is associated with Castlewood, VA in Russell County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 5,866. The 24224 ZIP Code has a median age of 48.4 years, and 28.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is approximately $35,200, and an estimated 26% of the population is living below the poverty line. Approximately 10.3% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $18,225.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24224 is $35,200, while the region's mean household income is $41,872. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,225. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24224 of $18,225 is approximately 53.6% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 25.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately169.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.2% of the population in 24224 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.4% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.2% of 24224 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 | 11.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.2% |
In ZIP Code 24224, 75.5% of the population graduated high school, while 10.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 12.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.6% in this Russell County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 12.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.1% |
| Associate's degree | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24224 are older than average. The median age of 48.4 years in ZIP Code 24224 is approximately 27.03% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.0% of the population in 24224 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.5% of 24224 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.1% |
| 85 years and over | 2.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24224, 99.9% is one race, while 0.1% are two or more races. Approximately 0.4% of 24224 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24224 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.4%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (0.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24224 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 24224 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 24224, 99.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% 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 Russell County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.1% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24224, an estimated 31.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 13.3% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Russell County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 31.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.3% |
In 24224, 38.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.1 minutes. Approximately 20.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24224 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 24224 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.4% |
| Construction | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 10.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.7% |
| Retail trade | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.5% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.3% |
| Public administration | 6.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24224 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24224 | 10.13¢/kWh | 8.63¢/kWh | 7.23¢/kWh |
| Virginia | 15.05¢/kWh | 9.33¢/kWh | 9.24¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.94¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 24224 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.9 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.31 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.1 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.53 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.57 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.56 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.44 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.72 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.59 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.93 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.43 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.38 | 1.78 | 5.46 |