ZIP Code 26719 Demographics & Data

Fort Ashby, WV (ZIP Code 26719) Insights

West Virginia

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 26719

The ZIP Code 26719 is associated with Fort Ashby, WV in Mineral County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 3,053. An estimated 95.7% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $30,985. An estimated 5% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $65,924.

Population in 26719

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 26719 is 3,053.

Fort Ashby, WV

The 26719 ZIP Code is associated with Fort Ashby, WV in Mineral County.

Area Codes associated with 26719

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 26719 include 304.

Sunrise / Sunset in 26719

Sunrise: 7:32 am
Sunset: 4:55 pm
Sunrise in 26719 7:32 am
Sunrise in 26719 4:55 pm

Weather forecast for 26719

Tonight's forecast for 26719: A slight chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Current air quality in 26719

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 26719 Fair

Internet in 26719

Approximately 80.6% of households in ZIP Code 26719 have broadband Internet service, while about 84.0% have a computer.

Gender in 26719

In ZIP Code 26719, the gender split is approximately 48.0% female and an estimated 52.0% male.

Health Insurance in 26719

Approximately 5.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 26719 (Fort Ashby, WV) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 26719

The median household income in ZIP Code 26719 is $65,924, while the region's mean household income is $69,532. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,985. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26719 of $30,985 is approximately 17.01% more than the per capita income in West Virginia overall of $26,480. An estimated 5.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 44.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.1% of the population in 26719 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.3% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.8% of 26719 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 26719. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 26719

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 24.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 18.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 6.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.5%
$200,000 or more per year 3.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 26719

In ZIP Code 26719, 95.7% of the population graduated high school, while 13.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 53.3% in this Mineral County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 26719

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 53.3%
Some college, no degree 17.9%
Associate's degree 11.2%
Bachelor's degree 8.3%
Graduate or professional degree 5.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 26719. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 26719

Residents of ZIP Code 26719 are older than average. The median age of 47.9 years in ZIP Code 26719 is approximately 25.72% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 22.8% of the population in 26719 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 26719 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 26719. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 26719

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.1%
5 to 9 years 6.0%
10 to 14 years 3.7%
15 to 19 years 5.5%
20 to 24 years 1.2%
25 to 34 years 8.1%
35 to 44 years 12.1%
45 to 54 years 22.8%
55 to 59 years 4.9%
60 to 64 years 9.1%
65 to 74 years 11.8%
75 to 84 years 9.2%
85 years and over 2.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 26719

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26719, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.8% of 26719 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26719 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.9%), followed by Some other race (0.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 26719. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 26719

Industry Percent
White 98.9%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 26719 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 26719. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 26719

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 26719 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26719 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26719 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 26719

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 26719. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 26719. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 26719

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 26719

In ZIP Code 26719, 94.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.2% 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 Mineral County region.

Language Spoken in 26719

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.8%
Spanish 5.2%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 26719. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 26719

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26719, an estimated 24.1% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.2% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Mineral County region.

Age of Housing in 26719

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 14.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 8.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 18.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 24.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 12.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 9.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 26719. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 26719

In 26719, 58.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.3 minutes. Approximately 22.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26719 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.7% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 26719 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 26719. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 26719

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 2.7%
Construction 11.7%
Manufacturing 9.5%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 9.6%
Information 2.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.7%
Other services, except public administration 6.9%
Public administration 3.7%

Utilities in ZIP Code 26719 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26719 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.72 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.56% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.38% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 26719. This visualizes electricity rates in 26719 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 26719

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 26719 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

Solar Power in 26719

Month ZIP Code 26719 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.53 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.25 3 6.31
Mar 4.89 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.55 5.13 7.3
May 5.26 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.46 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.59 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.36 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.36 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.51 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.86 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.06 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 26719. This visualizes solar power levels in 26719 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 26719 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 26719, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 26719 in the past 12 months. Credit card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Mineral County region was problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 26719. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 26719

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 23
Credit card 9
Debt collection 7
Credit reporting or credit repair services 5
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 3
Other 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 26719

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 17
Incorrect information on your report 14
Improper use of your report 6
Written notification about debt 6
Money was not available when promised 3
Other 2
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 26719. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.