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ZIP Code 26524

Preston, West Virginia

FIPS 26524

Juniper

ZIP Code 26524 is in the top 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 21th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$112,500

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

30.7

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

77

Median Age

56.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$112,500

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$668

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.01

Lower than 87%

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

30.7

Lower than 84%

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 26524: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26524?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26524 is $112,500, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26524?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26524 is $668, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26524 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26524 cost about 1.01× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26524?
ZIP Code 26524 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 26524 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26524's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.7 (lower than 84% 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 →