The ZIP Code 26440 is associated with Thornton, WV in Taylor County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,302. Approximately 3% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $39,792. The median age in 26440 is estimated to at 43.5 years, and about 17.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 77.4% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $21,872.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 26440 is $39,792, while the region's mean household income is $52,377. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,872. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26440 of $21,872 is approximately 17.4% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 3.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 67.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.4% of the population in 26440 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.0% of 26440 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.1% |
In ZIP Code 26440, 77.4% of the population graduated high school, while 7.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 10.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 55.1% in this Taylor County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 10.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 55.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.2% |
| Associate's degree | 4.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26440 are older than average. The median age of 43.5 years in ZIP Code 26440 is approximately 14.17% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.2% of the population in 26440 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 26440 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26440, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26440 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26440 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.2%), followed by Black or African American (2.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| 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 26440 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26440 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 26440, 98.5% 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, 1.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Taylor County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.5% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26440, an estimated 18.1% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.7% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Taylor County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 11.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
In 26440, 56.2% 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 36.2 minutes. Approximately 21.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26440 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.1% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 26440 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.0% |
| Construction | 17.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 15.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.4% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.9% |
| Public administration | 8.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26440 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.56 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.68% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.8% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26440 | 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 26440 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.86 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.45 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.19 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.35 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.54 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.47 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.38 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.51 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.59 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.7 | 1.78 | 5.46 |