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ZIP Code 26205

Nicholas, West Virginia

FIPS 26205

Juniper

ZIP Code 26205 is in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 13th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$81,000

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.8

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,957

Median Age

42.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$81,000

Lower than 87%

Median Property Tax

$437

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.17

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$621

Lower than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

121.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

100

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.8

Higher than 61%

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 26205: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26205?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26205 is $81,000, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26205?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26205 is $437, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26205 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26205 cost about 2.17× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26205?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26205 is $621 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26205?
ZIP Code 26205 averages 49.9°F year-round, summer highs near 76.2°F, winter lows around 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 100 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26205 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26205's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.8 (higher than 61% 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 →