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ZIP Code 26201

Upshur, West Virginia

FIPS 26201

Juniper

ZIP Code 26201 is in the top 35% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 39% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$174,100

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,689

Median Age

42.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$174,100

Lower than 58%

Median Property Tax

$739

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.23

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$878

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.4%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

-7.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

133.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75

Higher than 63%

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 26201: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26201?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26201 is $174,100, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26201?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26201 is $739, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26201 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26201 cost about 3.23× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26201?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26201 is $878 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 26201?
Home prices in ZIP Code 26201 have moved 44% over the past five years (-2.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26201?
ZIP Code 26201 averages 52.6°F year-round, summer highs near 83°F, winter lows around 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26201 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26201's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75 (higher than 63% 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 →