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ZIP Code 26050

Hancock, West Virginia

FIPS 26050

Juniper

ZIP Code 26050 is in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 14th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$83,900

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

60.5

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,357

Median Age

39.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$83,900

Lower than 86%

Median Property Tax

$466

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.67

Lower than 82%

Median Rent

$915

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

111.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

19.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

60.5

Lower than 56%

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 26050: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26050?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26050 is $83,900, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26050?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26050 is $466, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26050 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26050 cost about 1.67× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26050?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26050 is $915 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26050?
ZIP Code 26050 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 81.9°F, winter lows around 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 19.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26050 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26050's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.5 (lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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