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ZIP Code 24844

McDowell, West Virginia

FIPS 24844

Juniper

ZIP Code 24844 is in the top 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 11th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$66,500

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,049

Median Age

56.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$66,500

Lower than 89%

Median Property Tax

$448

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.58

Lower than 60%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

116.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

20

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91

Higher than 86%

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 24844: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 24844?
The median home value in ZIP Code 24844 is $66,500, lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 24844?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 24844 is $448, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 24844 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 24844 cost about 2.58× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24844?
ZIP Code 24844 averages 54.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.7°F, winter lows around 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 24844 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24844's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91 (higher than 86% 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 →