The ZIP Code 25865 is associated with Lester, WV in Raleigh County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,380. An estimated 32.4% of residents in the 25865 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 41.5 years.
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Regarding household income, approximately 23.3% of the population in 25865 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 25865 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 23.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 25865, 83.9% of the population graduated high school, while 12.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 48.5% in this Raleigh County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 48.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.0% |
| Associate's degree | 2.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 25865 are older than average. The median age of 41.5 years in ZIP Code 25865 is approximately 8.92% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 32.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.4% of the population in 25865 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 25865 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 10.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 2.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 21.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 25865, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 0.1% of 25865 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 25865 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.9%), followed by Black or African American (4.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| 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 25865 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 25865 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 25865, 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 Raleigh County region.
| 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% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 25865, an estimated 30.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.7% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Raleigh County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 30.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.2% |
In 25865, 47.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.6 minutes. Approximately 33.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 25865 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 26.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 25865 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 33.0% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 0.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 9.1% |
| Public administration | 0.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 25865 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.86 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.96% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.25% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 25865 | 9.57¢/kWh | 8.47¢/kWh | 6.49¢/kWh |
| West Virginia | 15.44¢/kWh | 11.61¢/kWh | 7.78¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 25865 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.77 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.18 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.64 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.46 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.36 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.61 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.48 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.69 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.43 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.71 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.4 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.54 | 1.78 | 5.46 |