The ZIP Code 26447 is associated with Walkersville, WV in Lewis County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,379. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $41,250, and approximately 9% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in 26447 is estimated to at 43.0 years, and about 24.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 82.2% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $21,017.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 26447 is $41,250, while the region's mean household income is $50,866. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,017. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26447 of $21,017 is approximately 20.63% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 8.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 9.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.6% of the population in 26447 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 21.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 26447 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 24.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 26447, 82.2% of the population graduated high school, while 8.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 54.6% in this Lewis County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 54.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.0% |
| Associate's degree | 4.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26447 are older than average. The median age of 43.0 years in ZIP Code 26447 is approximately 12.86% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.1% of the population in 26447 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 15.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.1% of 26447 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 18.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 3.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26447, 97.5% is one race, while 2.5% are two or more races. Approximately 0.5% of 26447 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26447 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (2.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.5% |
| 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 26447 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26447 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 26447, 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 Lewis County region.
| 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% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26447, an estimated 22.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 20.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Lewis County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 7.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 7.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 14.4% |
In 26447, 43.4% 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 24.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26447 work in retail trade, while an estimated 17.2% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 26447 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 | 15.2% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.9% |
| Retail trade | 24.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.7% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 11.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.7% |
| Public administration | 17.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26447 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 26447 | 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 26447 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.08 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.81 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.48 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.15 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.27 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.66 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.49 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.74 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.48 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.35 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.84 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.96 | 1.78 | 5.46 |