ZIP Code 26254 Demographics & Data

Bowden, WV (ZIP Code 26254) Insights

West Virginia

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 26254

The ZIP Code 26254 is associated with Bowden, WV in Randolph County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 189. The 26254 ZIP Code has a median age of 58.4 years, and 34.9% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is approximately $30,956, and an estimated 0% of the population is living below the poverty line. An estimated 74.7% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $21,207.

Population in 26254

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 26254 is 189.

Bowden, WV

The 26254 ZIP Code is associated with Bowden, WV in Randolph County.

Area Codes associated with 26254

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 26254 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 26254.

Sunrise / Sunset in 26254

Sunrise: 7:02 am
Sunset: 5:05 pm
Sunrise in 26254 7:02 am
Sunrise in 26254 5:05 pm

Weather forecast for 26254

This Afternoon's forecast for 26254: Mostly sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 21 to 24 mph.

Current air quality in 26254

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 26254 Fair

Internet in 26254

Approximately 41.0% of households in ZIP Code 26254 have broadband Internet service, while about 73.3% have a computer.

Gender in 26254

In ZIP Code 26254, males make up an estimated 49.2% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 50.8%.

Health Insurance in 26254

Approximately 7.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 26254 (Bowden, WV) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 26254

The median household income in ZIP Code 26254 is $30,956, while the region's mean household income is $37,303. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,207. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26254 of $21,207 is approximately 19.91% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 0.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 100% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 32.4% of the population in 26254 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 16.2% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 26254 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 26254. 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 26254

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 11.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 32.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 16.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.4%
$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 26254

In ZIP Code 26254, 74.7% of the population graduated high school, while 11.7% 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 30.2% in this Randolph County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 26254

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 25.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.2%
Some college, no degree 21.0%
Associate's degree 11.7%
Bachelor's degree 11.7%
Graduate or professional degree 0.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 26254. 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 26254

Residents of ZIP Code 26254 are older than average. The median age of 58.4 years in ZIP Code 26254 is approximately 53.28% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 34.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 22.8% of the population in 26254 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 21.2% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 26254 residents are aged 75 to 84 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 26254. 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 26254

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 10.6%
5 to 9 years 0.0%
10 to 14 years 3.7%
15 to 19 years 0.0%
20 to 24 years 0.0%
25 to 34 years 6.3%
35 to 44 years 22.8%
45 to 54 years 3.7%
55 to 59 years 7.4%
60 to 64 years 21.2%
65 to 74 years 18.0%
75 to 84 years 0.0%
85 years and over 6.3%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 26254

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26254, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26254 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26254 (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 26254. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 26254

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 26254 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 26254. 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 26254

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 26254 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26254 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26254 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 26254

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 26254. 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 26254. 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 26254

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 26254

In ZIP Code 26254, 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 Randolph County region.

Language Spoken in 26254

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 26254. 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 26254

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26254, an estimated 26.5% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 18.5% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this Randolph County region.

Age of Housing in 26254

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 5.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 11.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 26.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 11.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 7.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 0.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 8.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 18.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 26254. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 26254

In 26254, 35.2% 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 49.2 minutes. Approximately 29.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26254 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 28.1% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 26254 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 26254. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 26254

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 8.8%
Manufacturing 29.8%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 0.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 0.0%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 8.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 0.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 12.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 0.0%
Other services, except public administration 12.3%
Public administration 28.1%

Utilities in ZIP Code 26254 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26254 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.53 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.95% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.26% 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 26254. This visualizes electricity rates in 26254 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 26254

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 26254 10.2¢/kWh 8.29¢/kWh 6.39¢/kWh
West Virginia 15.44¢/kWh 11.61¢/kWh 7.78¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 26254

Month ZIP Code 26254 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.03 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.12 3 6.31
Mar 4.62 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.12 5.13 7.3
May 5.11 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.41 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.38 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.31 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.16 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.19 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.79 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.11 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 26254. This visualizes solar power levels in 26254 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.