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ZIP Code 26234

Upshur, West Virginia

FIPS 26234

Juniper

ZIP Code 26234 is in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$206,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

73.9

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,045

Median Age

56

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$206,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$517

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.37

Higher than 62%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

56.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

55.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.9

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 26234: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26234?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26234 is $206,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26234?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26234 is $517, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26234 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26234 cost about 3.37× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26234?
ZIP Code 26234 averages 51.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.2°F, winter lows around 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 55.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26234 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26234's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.9 (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 →