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ZIP Code 24871

McDowell, West Virginia

FIPS 24871

Juniper

ZIP Code 24871 is in the top 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 10th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$53,100

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.3

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

667

Median Age

26.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$53,100

Lower than 90%

Median Property Tax

$452

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

0.83

Lower than 88%

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)

45.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.3

Higher than 92%

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 24871: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 24871?
The median home value in ZIP Code 24871 is $53,100, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 24871?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 24871 is $452, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 24871 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 24871 cost about 0.83× the median household income, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24871?
ZIP Code 24871 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 39.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 24871 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24871's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.3 (higher than 92% 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 →