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ZIP Code 26056

Hancock, West Virginia

FIPS 26056

Juniper

ZIP Code 26056 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 14th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$85,100

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

233

Median Age

41.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$85,100

Lower than 86%

Median Property Tax

$542

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.57

Lower than 83%

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)

44.1

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 26056: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26056?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26056 is $85,100, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26056?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26056 is $542, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26056 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26056 cost about 1.57× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26056?
ZIP Code 26056 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 44.1 inches of snow a year.

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