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ZIP Code 26261

Nicholas, West Virginia

FIPS 26261

Juniper

ZIP Code 26261 is in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 12th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$74,700

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.5

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,760

Median Age

46.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$74,700

Lower than 88%

Median Property Tax

$413

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.21

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$677

Lower than 70%

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)

55.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

100

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.5

Higher than 80%

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 26261: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26261?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26261 is $74,700, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26261?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26261 is $413, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26261 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26261 cost about 2.21× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26261?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26261 is $677 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26261?
ZIP Code 26261 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 26261 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26261's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.5 (higher than 80% 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 →