The ZIP Code 24236 is associated with Damascus, VA in Washington County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 3,092. The 24236 ZIP Code has a median age of 43.2 years, and 29.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $32,587, while an estimated 25% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. Approximately 16.0% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $19,942.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24236 is $32,587, while the region's mean household income is $48,515. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,942. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24236 of $19,942 is approximately 49.23% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 24.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately161.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.2% of the population in 24236 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.0% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.3% of 24236 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 14.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.3% |
In ZIP Code 24236, 84.4% of the population graduated high school, while 16.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.0% in this Washington County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.4% |
| Associate's degree | 7.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24236 are older than average. The median age of 43.2 years in ZIP Code 24236 is approximately 13.39% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.8% of the population in 24236 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 24236 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24236, 99.0% is one race, while 1.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 24236 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24236 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.9%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (0.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| 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 24236 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 24236 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 24236, 99.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.8% 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 Washington County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.2% |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 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 24236, an estimated 16.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 15.4% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Washington County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.4% |
In 24236, 44.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.3 minutes. Approximately 23.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24236 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.7% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 24236 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.0% |
| Retail trade | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.1% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.9% |
| Public administration | 5.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24236 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.97 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.63% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.58% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24236 | 10.71¢/kWh | 8.56¢/kWh | 6.53¢/kWh |
| Virginia | 14.4¢/kWh | 8.49¢/kWh | 8.39¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 24236 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.82 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.29 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.99 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.62 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.4 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.64 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.36 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.69 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.64 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.05 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.49 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.7 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 24236, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 24236 in the past 12 months. Mortgage received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Washington County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 2 |
| Mortgage | 2 |
| Student loan | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 2 |
| Closing on a mortgage | 1 |
| Dealing with your lender or servicer | 1 |
| Struggling to pay mortgage | 1 |