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ZIP Code 24894

McDowell, West Virginia

FIPS 24894

Juniper

ZIP Code 24894 is in the top 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 9th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$24,500

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.5

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

409

Median Age

34.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$24,500

Lower than 91%

Median Property Tax

$199

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1

Lower than 87%

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

79.5

Higher than 69%

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 24894: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 24894?
The median home value in ZIP Code 24894 is $24,500, lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 24894?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 24894 is $199, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 24894 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 24894 cost about 1× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 24894?
ZIP Code 24894 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 24894 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 24894's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.5 (higher than 69% 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 →