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ZIP Code 26601

Braxton, West Virginia

FIPS 26601

Juniper

ZIP Code 26601 is in the top 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 28% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$116,600

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.3

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,121

Median Age

44.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$116,600

Lower than 77%

Median Property Tax

$487

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.31

Lower than 68%

Median Rent

$549

Lower than 75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

34.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

119.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

17.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.3

Higher than 72%

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 26601: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26601?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26601 is $116,600, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26601?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26601 is $487, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26601 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26601 cost about 2.31× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26601?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26601 is $549 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26601?
ZIP Code 26601 averages 54.8°F year-round, summer highs near 85.5°F, winter lows around 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 17.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26601 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26601's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.3 (higher than 72% 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 →