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ZIP Code 26562

Wetzel, West Virginia

FIPS 26562

Juniper

ZIP Code 26562 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 14th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$87,300

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.9

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

721

Median Age

18.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$87,300

Lower than 86%

Median Property Tax

$883

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.57

Lower than 83%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

140.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

30.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

85.9

Higher than 79%

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 26562: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26562?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26562 is $87,300, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26562?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26562 is $883, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26562 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26562 cost about 1.57× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26562?
ZIP Code 26562 averages 51.1°F year-round, summer highs near 82.9°F, winter lows around 21°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26562 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26562's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.9 (higher than 79% 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 →