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ZIP Code 22438

Essex, Virginia

FIPS 22438

Juniper

ZIP Code 22438 is in the bottom 28% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$247,400

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.5

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

252

Median Age

43.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$247,400

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,735

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.84

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

76.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.5

Higher than 72%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.04

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 22438: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 22438?
The median home value in ZIP Code 22438 is $247,400, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 22438?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 22438 is $1,735, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 22438 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 22438 cost about 2.84× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 22438?
ZIP Code 22438 averages 58.2°F year-round, summer highs near 86.4°F, winter lows around 30.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 22438 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 22438's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.5 (higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.04 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →