The ZIP Code 26385 is associated with Lost Creek, WV in Harrison County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 4,203. The median household income is approximately $69,033, and an estimated 4% of the population is living below the poverty line. An estimated 90.6% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $27,110. The median age in ZIP Code 26385 is approximately 40.4 years, with 21.4% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 26385 is $69,033, while the region's mean household income is $75,028. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,110. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26385 of $27,110 is approximately 2.38% more than the per capita income in West Virginia overall of $26,480. An estimated 3.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 62.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.2% of the population in 26385 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.4% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.2% of 26385 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.2% |
In ZIP Code 26385, 90.6% of the population graduated high school, while 19.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.2% in this Harrison County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.7% |
| Associate's degree | 8.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26385 are older than average. The median age of 40.4 years in ZIP Code 26385 is approximately 6.04% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.0% of the population in 26385 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 26385 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26385, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 1.3% of 26385 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26385 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.9%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (0.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| 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 26385 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26385 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 26385, 97.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% 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 Harrison County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.8% |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26385, an estimated 19.2% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 19.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Harrison County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 19.0% |
In 26385, 57.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.7% 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 31.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26385 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.6% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 26385 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.6% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Retail trade | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 11.6% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 8.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26385 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).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26385 | 13.79¢/kWh | 10.73¢/kWh | 8.07¢/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 26385 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.26 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.67 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.45 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.26 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.46 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.58 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.63 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.61 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.35 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.73 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.96 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 26385, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 26385 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Harrison County region was managing an account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 3 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Managing an account | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Fees or interest | 1 |
| Problem with a lender or other company charging your account | 1 |