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ZIP Code 24879

McDowell, West Virginia

FIPS 24879

Juniper

ZIP Code 24879 is in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 18th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$99,400

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.3

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

180

Median Age

20.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$99,400

Lower than 82%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

125.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

17.6

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 24879: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 24879?
The median home value in ZIP Code 24879 is $99,400, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24879?
ZIP Code 24879 averages 53.4°F year-round, summer highs near 82.1°F, winter lows around 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 17.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 24879 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24879'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 →