The ZIP Code 25979 is associated with Pipestem, WV in Summers County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 717. It is estimated that 34.6% of residents in the 25979 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 46.2 years. About 71.4% of residents in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $16,482. An estimated 33% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $27,350.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 25979 is $27,350, while the region's mean household income is $30,120. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,482. The per capita income in ZIP Code 25979 of $16,482 is approximately 37.76% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 32.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately246.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 32.6% of the population in 25979 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 25.7% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 25979 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 32.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 25.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 24.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $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% |
In ZIP Code 25979, 71.4% of the population graduated high school, while 16.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.9% in this Summers County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 23.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.2% |
| Associate's degree | 6.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 25979 are older than average. The median age of 46.2 years in ZIP Code 25979 is approximately 21.26% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 34.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 25979 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 25979 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.6% |
| 85 years and over | 8.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 25979, 94.4% is one race, while 5.6% are two or more races. Approximately 1.0% of 25979 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 25979 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (4.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.7% |
| 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 25979 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 25979 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 25979, 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 Summers 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 25979, an estimated 27.2% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 20.7% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Summers County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 27.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.5% |
In 25979, 38.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.7 minutes. Approximately 36.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 25979 work in public administration, while an estimated 23.5% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 25979 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 23.5% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.3% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 36.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 25979 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 25979 | 9.57¢/kWh | 8.47¢/kWh | 6.49¢/kWh |
| West Virginia | 16.38¢/kWh | 11.65¢/kWh | 8.22¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 25979 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.76 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.48 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.11 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.68 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.5 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.64 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.69 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.62 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.46 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.74 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.48 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.8 | 1.78 | 5.46 |