ZIP Code 24879 Demographics & Data

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West Virginia

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 24879

The ZIP Code 24879 is associated with Raysal, WV in McDowell County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 602. An estimated 37.7% of residents in the 24879 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 58.1 years.

Population in 24879

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 24879 is 602.

Raysal, WV

The 24879 ZIP Code is associated with Raysal, WV in McDowell County.

Area Codes associated with 24879

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 24879 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 24879.

Sunrise / Sunset in 24879

Sunrise: 7:38 am
Sunset: 5:13 pm
Sunrise in 24879 7:38 am
Sunrise in 24879 5:13 pm

Weather forecast for 24879

This Afternoon's forecast for 24879: Partly sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. West wind around 3 mph.

Current air quality in 24879

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 24879 Fair

Internet in 24879

An estimated 76.0% of households in ZIP Code 24879 have broadband Internet service, while about 89.6% have a computer.

Gender in 24879

In ZIP Code 24879, the gender split is approximately 51.0% male and an estimated 49.0% female.

Health Insurance in 24879

Approximately 10.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 24879 (Raysal, WV) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 24879

Regarding household income, approximately 22.0% of the population in 24879 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 21.6% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 24879 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 24879. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 24879

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 16.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 22.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 21.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 20.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 10.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 0.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.0%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 24879

In ZIP Code 24879, 64.4% of the population graduated high school, while 0.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 58.6% in this McDowell County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 24879

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 31.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 58.6%
Some college, no degree 5.8%
Associate's degree 0.0%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate or professional degree 0.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 24879. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 24879

Residents of ZIP Code 24879 are older than average. The median age of 58.1 years in ZIP Code 24879 is approximately 52.49% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 37.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 27.7% of the population in 24879 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 24879 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 24879. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 24879

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.3%
5 to 9 years 4.3%
10 to 14 years 0.0%
15 to 19 years 1.8%
20 to 24 years 12.0%
25 to 34 years 5.3%
35 to 44 years 5.8%
45 to 54 years 8.5%
55 to 59 years 13.0%
60 to 64 years 6.8%
65 to 74 years 27.7%
75 to 84 years 4.0%
85 years and over 3.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 24879

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 24879, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 24879 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 24879 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 24879. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 24879

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%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 24879 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 24879. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 24879

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 24879 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 24879 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 24879 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 24879

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 24879. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 24879. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 24879

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 24879

In ZIP Code 24879, 100.0% 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 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 McDowell County region.

Language Spoken in 24879

Language Spoken Percent
English only 100.0%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 24879. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 24879

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 24879, an estimated 32.2% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 27.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this McDowell County region.

Age of Housing in 24879

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 8.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 22.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 27.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 32.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 24879. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 24879 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 24879 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.83 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.23% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.71% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 24879. This visualizes electricity rates in 24879 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 24879

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 24879 9.71¢/kWh 8.45¢/kWh 6.41¢/kWh
West Virginia 16.38¢/kWh 11.65¢/kWh 8.22¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 24879

Month ZIP Code 24879 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.63 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.33 3 6.31
Mar 4.8 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.34 5.13 7.3
May 5.42 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.57 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.4 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.66 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.41 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.76 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.35 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.29 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 24879. This visualizes solar power levels in 24879 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.