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ZIP Code 26520

Preston, West Virginia

FIPS 26520

Juniper

ZIP Code 26520 is in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$198,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

24

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

483

Median Age

49.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$198,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$824

Effective Tax Rate

0%

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)

45.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

56.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

24

Lower than 89%

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 26520: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26520?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26520 is $198,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26520?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26520 is $824, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26520?
ZIP Code 26520 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 56.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 24 (lower than 89% 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 →