The ZIP Code 26651 is associated with Summersville, WV in Nicholas County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 9,467. About 28.3% of residents in ZIP Code 26651 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 45.2 years. An estimated 86.9% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $24,803. The median household income is $40,180, while about 14% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 26651 is $40,180, while the region's mean household income is $56,785. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,803. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26651 of $24,803 is approximately 6.33% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 14.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately47.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 26651 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 14.4% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.0% of 26651 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 26651, 86.9% of the population graduated high school, while 20.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.8% in this Nicholas County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.8% |
| Associate's degree | 5.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26651 are older than average. The median age of 45.2 years in ZIP Code 26651 is approximately 18.64% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.8% of the population in 26651 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 26651 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.8% |
| 85 years and over | 2.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26651, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 1.7% of 26651 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26651 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.8%), followed by Black or African American (3.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26651 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26651 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 26651, 96.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Nicholas County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26651, an estimated 20.5% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.7% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Nicholas County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.2% |
In 26651, 52.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.9 minutes. Approximately 24.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26651 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.9% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 26651 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 | 4.9% |
| Construction | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.2% |
| Retail trade | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.9% |
| Information | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 10.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26651 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.69 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.83% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.83% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26651 | 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 26651 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.26 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.72 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.55 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.16 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.48 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.67 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.51 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.64 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.5 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.75 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.16 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.93 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 26651, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 26651 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Nicholas County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 12 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 4 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 13 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 3 |