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ZIP Code 26142

Wood, West Virginia

FIPS 26142

Juniper

ZIP Code 26142 is in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 22th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$113,200

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.5

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,262

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$113,200

Lower than 78%

Median Property Tax

$600

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.8

Lower than 79%

Median Rent

$1,036

Higher than 62%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

29

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

105.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.5

Higher than 73%

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 26142: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26142?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26142 is $113,200, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26142?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26142 is $600, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26142 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26142 cost about 1.8× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26142?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26142 is $1,036 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26142?
ZIP Code 26142 averages 54.9°F year-round, summer highs near 85.1°F, winter lows around 26.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26142 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26142's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.5 (higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.

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