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ZIP Code 24801

McDowell, West Virginia

FIPS 24801

Juniper

ZIP Code 24801 is in the top 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 10th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$57,800

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

97.8

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,745

Median Age

42.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$57,800

Lower than 90%

Median Property Tax

$337

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.97

Lower than 76%

Median Rent

$812

Lower than 58%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

54

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

111.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

20

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

97.8

Higher than 97%

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 24801: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 24801?
The median home value in ZIP Code 24801 is $57,800, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 24801?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 24801 is $337, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 24801 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 24801 cost about 1.97× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 24801?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 24801 is $812 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24801?
ZIP Code 24801 averages 54°F year-round, summer highs near 82.1°F, winter lows around 26.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 24801 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24801's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.8 (higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

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