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ZIP Code 24701

Mercer, West Virginia

FIPS 24701

Juniper

ZIP Code 24701 is in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 19th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$105,000

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

55.6

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

17,117

Median Age

45.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$105,000

Lower than 81%

Median Property Tax

$528

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.08

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$811

Lower than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

-7.3%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-7.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

91.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

55.6

Lower than 62%

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 24701: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 24701?
The median home value in ZIP Code 24701 is $105,000, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 24701?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 24701 is $528, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 24701 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 24701 cost about 2.08× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 24701?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 24701 is $811 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 24701?
Home prices in ZIP Code 24701 have moved 44% over the past five years (-7.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24701?
ZIP Code 24701 averages 52.1°F year-round, summer highs near 77.6°F, winter lows around 26.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 24701 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24701's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.6 (lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

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