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ZIP Code 26508

Monongalia, West Virginia

FIPS 26508

Juniper

ZIP Code 26508 is in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$311,500

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

32.6

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

40,231

Median Age

36.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$311,500

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$1,350

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

$1,011

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

36%

Higher than 59%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.2%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

21%

Recession Drop %

-0.75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

101.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

14.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

32.6

Lower than 83%

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 26508: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26508?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26508 is $311,500, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26508?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26508 is $1,350, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26508 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26508 cost about 3.46× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26508?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26508 is $1,011 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 26508?
Home prices in ZIP Code 26508 have moved 36% over the past five years (5.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26508?
ZIP Code 26508 averages 53.8°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 26.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 14.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26508 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26508's FEMA National Risk Index score is 32.6 (lower than 83% 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 →