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ZIP Code 26501

Monongalia, West Virginia

FIPS 26501

Juniper

ZIP Code 26501 is in the top 24% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$219,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

28%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

41

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,529

Median Age

39.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$219,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,071

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.46

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$978

Higher than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

28%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

2.9%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

19%

Recession Drop %

1.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

52

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

113.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

14.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

41

Lower than 76%

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 26501: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26501?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26501 is $219,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26501?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26501 is $1,071, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26501 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26501 cost about 3.46× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26501?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26501 is $978 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 26501?
Home prices in ZIP Code 26501 have moved 28% over the past five years (2.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26501?
ZIP Code 26501 averages 52°F year-round, summer highs near 81.7°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 14.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26501 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26501's FEMA National Risk Index score is 41 (lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →