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ZIP Code 26062

Hancock, West Virginia

FIPS 26062

Juniper

ZIP Code 26062 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 25% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$134,700

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47.3

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,578

Median Age

48.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$134,700

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$850

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.22

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$743

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.7%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-9.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

116.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

44.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

47.3

Lower than 70%

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 26062: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26062?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26062 is $134,700, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26062?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26062 is $850, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26062 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26062 cost about 2.22× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26062?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26062 is $743 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 26062?
Home prices in ZIP Code 26062 have moved 52% over the past five years (9.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26062?
ZIP Code 26062 averages 50.9°F year-round, summer highs near 81.4°F, winter lows around 21.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 44.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26062 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26062's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47.3 (lower than 70% 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 →