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ZIP Code 24836

McDowell, West Virginia

FIPS 24836

Juniper

ZIP Code 24836 is in the top 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 9th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$47,700

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

98.8

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

914

Median Age

30

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$47,700

Lower than 91%

Median Property Tax

$311

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.32

Lower than 85%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

120.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

20

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

98.8

Higher than 98%

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 24836: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 24836?
The median home value in ZIP Code 24836 is $47,700, lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 24836?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 24836 is $311, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 24836 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 24836 cost about 1.32× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24836?
ZIP Code 24836 averages 52.8°F year-round, summer highs near 81.5°F, winter lows around 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 24836 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24836's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.8 (higher than 98% 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 →