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ZIP Code 24862

McDowell, West Virginia

FIPS 24862

Juniper

ZIP Code 24862 is in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent.

FEMA Risk Score

71.9

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

749

Median Age

36.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Property Tax

$420

Cost of living & affordability

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Median Rent

$671

Lower than 70%

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)

16

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

71.9

Higher than 58%

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 24862: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 24862?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 24862 is $420.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 24862?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 24862 is $671 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24862?
ZIP Code 24862 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 16 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 24862 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24862's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.9 (higher than 58% 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 →