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ZIP Code 26444

Preston, West Virginia

FIPS 26444

Juniper

ZIP Code 26444 is in the top 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$119,800

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48.2

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,490

Median Age

48.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$119,800

Lower than 76%

Median Property Tax

$621

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.72

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$680

Lower than 70%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

127.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

57.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

56.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.2

Lower than 69%

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 26444: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26444?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26444 is $119,800, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26444?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26444 is $621, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26444 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26444 cost about 2.72× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26444?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26444 is $680 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26444?
ZIP Code 26444 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 22.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 56.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26444 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26444's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.2 (lower than 69% 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 →