The ZIP Code 24479 is associated with Swoope, VA in Augusta County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,539. An estimated 11% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $45,495. The median age in 24479 is estimated to at 50.5 years, and about 40.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 37.2% of residents in this Virginia region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $37,322.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 24479 is $45,495, while the region's mean household income is $86,435. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,322. The per capita income in ZIP Code 24479 of $37,322 is approximately 4.98% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 11.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately16.84% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.6% of the population in 24479 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 22.3% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 24479 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 28.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 22.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.9% |
In ZIP Code 24479, 91.4% of the population graduated high school, while 37.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.9% in this Augusta 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 | 8.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.2% |
| Associate's degree | 4.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 24479 are older than average. The median age of 50.5 years in ZIP Code 24479 is approximately 32.55% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 40.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.6% of the population in 24479 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 10.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 24479 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.1% |
| 85 years and over | 7.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24479, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 4.1% of 24479 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24479 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.5%), followed by Black or African American (1.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| 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 24479 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 24479 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 24479, 95.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.5% 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 Augusta County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24479, an estimated 25.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.3% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Augusta County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 25.8% |
In 24479, 61.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 16.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.0 minutes. Approximately 22.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 24479 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 24479 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 16.8% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 17.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.8% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.2% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24479 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.04 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.33% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.52% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 24479 | 11.04¢/kWh | 7.8¢/kWh | 6.24¢/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 24479 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.3 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.92 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.18 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.54 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.46 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.75 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.46 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.59 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.09 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.87 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.6 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.71 | 1.78 | 5.46 |