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ZIP Code 25442

Jefferson, West Virginia

ZCTA 25442

Juniper

ZIP Code 25442 is in the lowest 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 13% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 38% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$111,419

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.53×

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

36

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 25442, in Jefferson, West Virginia.

The basics

Total Population

2,772

Median Age

42.5

Population Density

190.33

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$1,919

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.49%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,116

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

31%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

44%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

25.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.1

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

36

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 25442: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 25442?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 25442 is $1,919, an effective rate of 0.49% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 25442 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 25442 cost about 3.53× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 25442?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 25442 is $1,116 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 25442?
ZIP Code 25442 has a population of 2,772, about 190.33 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 42.5.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 25442?
ZIP Code 25442 averages 52.9°F year-round, summer highs near 84.3°F, winter lows around 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 25442 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 25442's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36 (lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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