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ZIP Code 24256

Dickenson, Virginia

FIPS 24256

Juniper

ZIP Code 24256 is in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 19th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$104,100

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.6

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,982

Median Age

46.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$104,100

Lower than 81%

Median Property Tax

$476

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.13

Lower than 72%

Median Rent

$810

Lower than 59%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

16

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.6

Higher than 57%

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 24256: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 24256?
The median home value in ZIP Code 24256 is $104,100, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 24256?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 24256 is $476, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 24256 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 24256 cost about 2.13× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 24256?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 24256 is $810 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24256?
ZIP Code 24256 averages 53.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 24256 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24256's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.6 (higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

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