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ZIP Code 26537

Preston, West Virginia

FIPS 26537

Juniper

ZIP Code 26537 is in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$169,900

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

19.1

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,276

Median Age

45.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$169,900

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$980

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.84

Near median

Median Rent

$687

Lower than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

19%

Recession Drop %

-4.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

127.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

171.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

19.1

Lower than 91%

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 26537: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26537?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26537 is $169,900, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26537?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26537 is $980, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26537 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26537 cost about 2.84× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26537?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26537 is $687 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 26537?
Home prices in ZIP Code 26537 have moved 59% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26537?
ZIP Code 26537 averages 47.7°F year-round, summer highs near 75.2°F, winter lows around 20°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 171.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26537 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26537's FEMA National Risk Index score is 19.1 (lower than 91% 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 →