The ZIP Code 26161 is associated with Petroleum, WV in Ritchie County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 604. The median age in the 26161 ZIP Code is 47.0 years, with 23.8% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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Regarding household income, approximately 50.8% of the population in 26161 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 20.2% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 26161 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 50.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 20.2% |
| $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 26161, 97.9% of the population graduated high school, while 4.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 75.1% in this Ritchie 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 | 2.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 75.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.2% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26161 are older than average. The median age of 47.0 years in ZIP Code 26161 is approximately 23.36% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.4% of the population in 26161 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 26161 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 10.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 20.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26161, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26161 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26161 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| 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% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26161 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26161 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 26161, 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 Ritchie 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 26161, an estimated 33.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 20.4% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Ritchie County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 33.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 20.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26161 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.6 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.65% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.2% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26161 | 10.2¢/kWh | 8.29¢/kWh | 6.39¢/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 26161 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.21 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.76 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.41 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.35 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.3 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.32 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.58 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.63 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.55 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.53 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.78 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.8 | 1.78 | 5.46 |