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ZIP Code 26623

Braxton, West Virginia

FIPS 26623

Juniper

ZIP Code 26623 is in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 18th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$100,500

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.6

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,425

Median Age

34

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$100,500

Lower than 82%

Median Property Tax

$429

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.65

Lower than 82%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

54

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

115.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

51

Annual Snowfall (in)

17.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.6

Higher than 87%

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 26623: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26623?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26623 is $100,500, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26623?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26623 is $429, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26623 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26623 cost about 1.65× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26623?
ZIP Code 26623 averages 54°F year-round, summer highs near 83.4°F, winter lows around 24.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 17.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26623 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26623's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.6 (higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →