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ZIP Code 24279

Wise, Virginia

FIPS 24279

Juniper

ZIP Code 24279 is in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 17th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$97,300

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.9

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,671

Median Age

42.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$97,300

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$648

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.23

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$779

Lower than 62%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

133.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51.9

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 24279: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 24279?
The median home value in ZIP Code 24279 is $97,300, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 24279?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 24279 is $648, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 24279 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 24279 cost about 2.23× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 24279?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 24279 is $779 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24279?
ZIP Code 24279 averages 52.3°F year-round, summer highs near 80.7°F, winter lows around 23.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 24279 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24279's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.9 (lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

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