The ZIP Code 26656 is associated with Belva, WV in Nicholas County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 250. About 29.2% of residents in ZIP Code 26656 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 45.1 years.
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Regarding household income, approximately 34.2% of the population in 26656 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 14.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 26656 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 34.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 26656, 76.5% of the population graduated high school, while 0.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 60.2% in this Nicholas County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 60.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 5.4% |
| Associate's degree | 10.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 0.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 26656 are older than average. The median age of 45.1 years in ZIP Code 26656 is approximately 18.37% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.6% of the population in 26656 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 18.0% are aged 10 to 14 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 26656 residents are aged 60 to 64 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 18.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 2.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 19.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.2% |
| 85 years and over | 6.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26656, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26656 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26656 (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 26656 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26656 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 26656, 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 Nicholas 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 26656, an estimated 26.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 25.3% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999 in this Nicholas County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 22.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 26.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 25.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 11.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26656 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.71 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.32% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.53% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 26656 | 9.57¢/kWh | 8.47¢/kWh | 6.49¢/kWh |
| West Virginia | 15.48¢/kWh | 11.82¢/kWh | 7.84¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 26656 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.3 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.78 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.31 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.37 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.73 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.43 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.78 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.6 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.63 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.09 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.11 | 1.78 | 5.46 |