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ZIP Code 24868

McDowell, West Virginia

FIPS 24868

Juniper

ZIP Code 24868 is in the top 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 9th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$40,500

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.6

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

999

Median Age

62.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$40,500

Lower than 91%

Median Property Tax

$231

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.34

Lower than 85%

Median Rent

$677

Lower than 70%

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)

48.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

20

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.6

Higher than 77%

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 24868: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 24868?
The median home value in ZIP Code 24868 is $40,500, lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 24868?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 24868 is $231, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 24868 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 24868 cost about 1.34× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 24868?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 24868 is $677 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24868?
ZIP Code 24868 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 24868 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24868's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.6 (higher than 77% 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 →