The ZIP Code 26638 is associated with Shock, WV in Gilmer County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 136. About 27.9% of residents in ZIP Code 26638 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 54.6 years.
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Regarding household income, approximately 49.0% of the population in 26638 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 27.5% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 0.0% of 26638 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 27.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 49.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 23.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 26638, 74.3% of the population graduated high school, while 27.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 17.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 47.1% in this Gilmer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 17.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 47.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 0.0% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26638 are older than average. The median age of 54.6 years in ZIP Code 26638 is approximately 43.31% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 100.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 31.6% of the population in 26638 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 27.9% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 26638 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 18.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 31.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 0.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 27.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26638, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26638 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26638 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| 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 26638 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26638 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 26638, 81.6% 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, 18.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Gilmer County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 81.6% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 18.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26638, an estimated 43.3% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 26.7% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Gilmer County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 43.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 26.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26638 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.41% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.35% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26638 | 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 |
| Month | ZIP Code 26638 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.17 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.86 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.39 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.12 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.3 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.64 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.46 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.57 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.17 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.64 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.98 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.84 | 1.78 | 5.46 |