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ZIP Code 26542

Preston, West Virginia

FIPS 26542

Juniper

ZIP Code 26542 is in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$152,000

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29.5

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,067

Median Age

44.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$152,000

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$838

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.8

Near median

Median Rent

$883

Near median

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

29.5

Lower than 85%

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 26542: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26542?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26542 is $152,000, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26542?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26542 is $838, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26542 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26542 cost about 2.8× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26542?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26542 is $883 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26542?
ZIP Code 26542 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 26542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.5 (lower than 85% 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 →