The ZIP Code 26261 is associated with Richwood, WV in Nicholas County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,692. The 26261 ZIP Code has a median age of 50.5 years, and 31.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $29,252, while about 17% of the population is living below the poverty line. An estimated 85.8% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $17,142.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 26261 is $29,252, while the region's mean household income is $38,170. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $17,142. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26261 of $17,142 is approximately 35.26% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 17.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately81.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.6% of the population in 26261 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 21.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.4% of 26261 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 23.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.7% |
In ZIP Code 26261, 85.8% of the population graduated high school, while 11.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 50.8% in this Nicholas County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 50.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.3% |
| Associate's degree | 2.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26261 are older than average. The median age of 50.5 years in ZIP Code 26261 is approximately 32.55% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 31.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.5% of the population in 26261 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.2% of 26261 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.2% |
| 85 years and over | 3.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26261, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 0.5% of 26261 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26261 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.5%), followed by Asian (2.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| 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 26261 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26261 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 26261, 97.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% 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 Nicholas County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26261, an estimated 33.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Nicholas 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 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 12.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 33.8% |
In 26261, 44.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.6 minutes. Approximately 28.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26261 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 21.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 26261 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.5% |
| Construction | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 21.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 13.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.3% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 28.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 2.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26261 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.89% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.05% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26261 | 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 |
| Month | ZIP Code 26261 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.38 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.92 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.58 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.16 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.17 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.19 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.35 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.51 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.22 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.65 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.99 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.23 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 26261, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 26261 in the past 12 months. Mortgage received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Nicholas County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 1 |
| Trouble during payment process | 1 |