ZIP Code 26280 Demographics & Data

Mill Creek, WV (ZIP Code 26280) Insights

West Virginia

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 26280

The ZIP Code 26280 is associated with Mill Creek, WV in Randolph County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,594. The 26280 ZIP Code has a median age of 43.3 years, and 22.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 28% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $34,397. An estimated 79.0% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $17,517.

Population in 26280

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 26280 is 1,594.

Mill Creek, WV

The 26280 ZIP Code is associated with Mill Creek, WV in Randolph County.

Area Codes associated with 26280

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 26280 include 681.

Sunrise / Sunset in 26280

Sunrise: 7:35 am
Sunset: 5:02 pm
Sunrise in 26280 7:35 am
Sunrise in 26280 5:02 pm

Weather forecast for 26280

Today's forecast for 26280: Snow likely after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

Current air quality in 26280

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 26280 Fair

Internet in 26280

Approximately 63.8% of households in ZIP Code 26280 have broadband Internet service, while about 72.5% have a computer.

Gender in 26280

In ZIP Code 26280, males make up an estimated 48.4% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 51.6%.

Health Insurance in 26280

Approximately 11.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 26280 (Mill Creek, WV) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 26280

The median household income in ZIP Code 26280 is $34,397, while the region's mean household income is $41,192. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $17,517. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26280 of $17,517 is approximately 33.85% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 27.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately190.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.1% of the population in 26280 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.9% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 26280 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 26280. 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 26280

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 17.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 17.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 17.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 4.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 6.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.6%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 26280

In ZIP Code 26280, 79.0% of the population graduated high school, while 11.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 59.3% in this Randolph County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 26280

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 15.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 59.3%
Some college, no degree 7.7%
Associate's degree 0.6%
Bachelor's degree 5.7%
Graduate or professional degree 5.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 26280. 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 26280

Residents of ZIP Code 26280 are older than average. The median age of 43.3 years in ZIP Code 26280 is approximately 13.65% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.1% of the population in 26280 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 26280 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 26280. 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 26280

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 10.7%
5 to 9 years 7.8%
10 to 14 years 5.1%
15 to 19 years 3.1%
20 to 24 years 5.6%
25 to 34 years 11.9%
35 to 44 years 8.6%
45 to 54 years 10.1%
55 to 59 years 6.9%
60 to 64 years 9.2%
65 to 74 years 14.1%
75 to 84 years 4.0%
85 years and over 2.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 26280

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26280, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.7% of 26280 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26280 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.9%), followed by Black or African American (1.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 26280. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 26280

Industry Percent
White 97.9%
Black or African American 1.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 26280 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 26280. 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 26280

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 26280 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26280 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26280 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 26280

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 26280. 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 26280. 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 26280

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 26280

In ZIP Code 26280, 99.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.8% 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 26280

Language Spoken Percent
English only 99.2%
Spanish 0.8%
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 26280. 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 26280

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26280, an estimated 22.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 20.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Randolph County region.

Age of Housing in 26280

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 20.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 6.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 14.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 22.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 26280. 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 26280

In 26280, 43.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.0 minutes. Approximately 19.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26280 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 14.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 26280 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 26280. 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 26280

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 14.1%
Construction 4.2%
Manufacturing 19.7%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 14.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.4%
Information 0.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 3.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 14.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.2%
Other services, except public administration 3.6%
Public administration 8.0%

Utilities in ZIP Code 26280 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26280 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.64 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.62% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.59% 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 26280. This visualizes electricity rates in 26280 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 26280

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 26280 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

Solar Power in 26280

Month ZIP Code 26280 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.37 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.21 3 6.31
Mar 4.75 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.11 5.13 7.3
May 5.32 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.18 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.36 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.52 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.39 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.44 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.9 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.15 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 26280. This visualizes solar power levels in 26280 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 26280 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 26280, student loan have received the most complaints in 26280 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Randolph County region was dealing with a lender or servicer.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 26280. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 26280

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Student loan 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 26280

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Dealing with your lender or servicer 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 26280. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

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.