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ZIP Code 26150

Wood, West Virginia

ZCTA 26150

Juniper

ZIP Code 26150 is in the highest 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 26% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the lowest 32% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$61,786

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.79×

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

85.7

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 26150, in Wood, West Virginia.

The basics

Total Population

5,869

Median Age

42.1

Population Density

133.5

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$826

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.48%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$824

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

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

36%

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

7.5%

Climate & weather

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

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

85.7

Higher than 79% 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 26150: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26150?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26150 is $826, an effective rate of 0.48% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26150 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26150 cost about 2.79× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26150?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26150 is $824 a month, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 26150?
ZIP Code 26150 has a population of 5,869, about 133.5 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 42.1.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26150?
ZIP Code 26150 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 26150 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26150's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.7 (higher than 79% 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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