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ZIP Code 26178

Ritchie, West Virginia

FIPS 26178

Juniper

ZIP Code 26178 is in the bottom 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$137,500

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87.7

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

184

Median Age

44.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$137,500

Lower than 71%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.91

Higher than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

24.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

22.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

87.7

Higher than 82%

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 26178: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26178?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26178 is $137,500, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
Is ZIP Code 26178 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26178 cost about 3.91× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26178?
ZIP Code 26178 averages 53.6°F year-round, summer highs near 84.7°F, winter lows around 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 22.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26178 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26178's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.7 (higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

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