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ZIP Code 26651

Nicholas, West Virginia

FIPS 26651

Juniper

ZIP Code 26651 is in the top 33% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$179,700

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.9

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,067

Median Age

44.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$179,700

Lower than 57%

Median Property Tax

$706

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.85

Near median

Median Rent

$633

Lower than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

-12%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

12%

Recession Drop %

1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

127

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

67.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.9

Higher than 61%

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 26651: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26651?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26651 is $179,700, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26651?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26651 is $706, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26651 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26651 cost about 2.85× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26651?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26651 is $633 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 26651?
Home prices in ZIP Code 26651 have moved 45% over the past five years (-12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26651?
ZIP Code 26651 averages 51.6°F year-round, summer highs near 80.1°F, winter lows around 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 67.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26651 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26651's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.9 (higher than 61% 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 →