The ZIP Code 26542 is associated with Masontown, WV in Preston County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,486. Approximately 8% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $51,786. The ZIP Code 26542 has a median age of approximately 42.9 years, with 23.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 88.6% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $26,806.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 26542 is $51,786, while the region's mean household income is $64,979. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,806. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26542 of $26,806 is approximately 1.23% more than the per capita income in West Virginia overall of $26,480. An estimated 8.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 15.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.3% of the population in 26542 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.0% of 26542 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.2% |
In ZIP Code 26542, 88.6% of the population graduated high school, while 20.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 44.3% in this Preston County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 44.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.3% |
| Associate's degree | 5.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26542 are older than average. The median age of 42.9 years in ZIP Code 26542 is approximately 12.6% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 26542 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 26542 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 12.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26542, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26542 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26542 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.5%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26542 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26542 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 26542, 98.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% 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 Preston County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.9% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26542, an estimated 18.2% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Preston County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 16.4% |
In 26542, 56.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.0 minutes. Approximately 31.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26542 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 26542 workers 16 years and over work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.6% |
| Construction | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 16.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.5% |
| Retail trade | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.5% |
| Information | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.9% |
| Public administration | 2.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26542 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.54 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.19% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.11% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26542 | 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 26542 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.05 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.75 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.5 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.13 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.54 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.55 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.42 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.31 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.21 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.66 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.62 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 26542, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 26542 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Preston County region was problem with a lender or other company charging a account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a lender or other company charging your account | 1 |