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ZIP Code 26362

Ritchie, West Virginia

FIPS 26362

Juniper

ZIP Code 26362 is in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$118,700

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,270

Median Age

46

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$118,700

Lower than 76%

Median Property Tax

$847

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.23

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$492

Lower than 76%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

128.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50

Lower than 67%

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 26362: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26362?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26362 is $118,700, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26362?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26362 is $847, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26362 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26362 cost about 2.23× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26362?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26362 is $492 a month, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26362?
ZIP Code 26362 averages 52.9°F year-round, summer highs near 83.3°F, winter lows around 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26362 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26362's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50 (lower than 67% 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 →