The ZIP Code 24243 is associated with Dryden, VA in Lee County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,948. The 24243 ZIP Code has a median age of 40.0 years, and 18.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $48,537, with an estimated 6% of the population living below the poverty line. Approximately 15.6% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $28,123.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24243 is $48,537, while the region's mean household income is $76,428. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,123. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24243 of $28,123 is approximately 28.4% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 6.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 34.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.9% of the population in 24243 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 16.6% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 3.4% of 24243 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.4% |
In ZIP Code 24243, 90.6% of the population graduated high school, while 15.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.1% in this Lee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.5% |
| Associate's degree | 17.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24243 are older than average. The median age of 40.0 years in ZIP Code 24243 is approximately 4.99% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.8% of the population in 24243 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 24243 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24243, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 24243 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24243 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.0%), followed by Asian (3.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| 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 24243 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 24243 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 24243, 97.1% 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 1.3% of homes. Lastly, 1.6% 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 | 97.1% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 1.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24243, an estimated 20.4% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, 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 | 9.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 20.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
In 24243, 57.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.6 minutes. Approximately 26.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24243 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 24243 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.4% |
| Construction | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.4% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 12.2% |
| Public administration | 8.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24243 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.36% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.13% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24243 | 10.67¢/kWh | 9.78¢/kWh | 8.15¢/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 24243 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.9 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.39 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.07 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.55 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.71 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.56 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.31 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.72 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.71 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.83 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.47 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.74 | 1.78 | 5.46 |