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ZIP Code 24740

Mercer, West Virginia

FIPS 24740

Juniper

ZIP Code 24740 is in the top 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 37% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$132,300

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

22%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

50.2

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,498

Median Age

38.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$132,300

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$721

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.95

Near median

Median Rent

$798

Lower than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

22%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.2%

Higher than 63%

Pandemic Gain %

24%

Recession Drop %

-0.79%

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

50.2

Lower than 67%

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 24740: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 24740?
The median home value in ZIP Code 24740 is $132,300, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 24740?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 24740 is $721, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 24740 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 24740 cost about 2.95× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 24740?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 24740 is $798 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 24740?
Home prices in ZIP Code 24740 have moved 22% over the past five years (-1.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24740?
ZIP Code 24740 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 24740 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24740's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.2 (lower than 67% 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 →