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ZIP Code 24747

Mercer, West Virginia

ZCTA 24747

Juniper

ZIP Code 24747 is in the 12th percentile nationally for median income. It also sits in the lowest 37% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the lowest 40% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$48,203

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.83×

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

58.5

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 24747, in Mercer, West Virginia.

The basics

Total Population

3,125

Median Age

44.6

Population Density

73.13

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$654

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.48%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$907

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

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

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

58.5

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 24747: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 24747?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 24747 is $654, an effective rate of 0.48% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 24747 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 24747 cost about 2.83× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 24747?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 24747 is $907 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 24747?
ZIP Code 24747 has a population of 3,125, about 73.13 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 44.6.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24747?
ZIP Code 24747 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 24747 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24747's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.5 (lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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