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ZIP Code 22971

Nelson, Virginia

FIPS 22971

Juniper

ZIP Code 22971 is in the top 34% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$319,000

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.2

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,359

Median Age

36.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$319,000

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$1,536

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.03

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-25%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

31.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

105.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

12.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51.2

Lower than 66%

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 22971: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 22971?
The median home value in ZIP Code 22971 is $319,000, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 22971?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 22971 is $1,536, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 22971 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 22971 cost about 4.03× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 22971?
ZIP Code 22971 averages 56.8°F year-round, summer highs near 85.5°F, winter lows around 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 22971 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 22971's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.2 (lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

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