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ZIP Code 24712

Mercer, West Virginia

FIPS 24712

Juniper

ZIP Code 24712 is in the top 24% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$213,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

41.8

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,913

Median Age

21.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$213,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,255

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.65

Lower than 58%

Median Rent

$975

Higher than 58%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

124.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

41

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

41.8

Lower than 76%

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 24712: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 24712?
The median home value in ZIP Code 24712 is $213,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 24712?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 24712 is $1,255, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 24712 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 24712 cost about 2.65× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 24712?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 24712 is $975 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24712?
ZIP Code 24712 averages 52.2°F year-round, summer highs near 80.4°F, winter lows around 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 24712 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24712's FEMA National Risk Index score is 41.8 (lower than 76% 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 →