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ZIP Code 26638

Gilmer, West Virginia

FIPS 26638

Juniper

ZIP Code 26638 is in the top 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 21th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$112,500

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.9

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

89

Median Age

72.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$112,500

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$555

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.05

Lower than 87%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

136.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.9

Higher than 88%

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 26638: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26638?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26638 is $112,500, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26638?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26638 is $555, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26638 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26638 cost about 1.05× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26638?
ZIP Code 26638 averages 51.2°F year-round, summer highs near 80.7°F, winter lows around 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26638 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26638's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.9 (higher than 88% 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 →