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ZIP Code 26155

Wetzel, West Virginia

FIPS 26155

Juniper

ZIP Code 26155 is in the top 27% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$150,500

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.9

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,003

Median Age

44.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$150,500

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$851

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.33

Lower than 67%

Median Rent

$691

Lower than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-9.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

120.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

46.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.9

Higher than 85%

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 26155: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26155?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26155 is $150,500, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26155?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26155 is $851, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26155 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26155 cost about 2.33× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26155?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26155 is $691 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 26155?
Home prices in ZIP Code 26155 have moved 50% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26155?
ZIP Code 26155 averages 51.8°F year-round, summer highs near 82°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26155 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26155's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.9 (higher than 85% 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 →