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ZIP Code 26656

Nicholas, West Virginia

FIPS 26656

Juniper

ZIP Code 26656 is in the top 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$158,700

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

67

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

414

Median Age

29

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$158,700

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$1,683

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.03

Lower than 75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

112.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

48

Annual Snowfall (in)

67.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

67

Near median

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 26656: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26656?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26656 is $158,700, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26656?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26656 is $1,683, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26656 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26656 cost about 2.03× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26656?
ZIP Code 26656 averages 53.7°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 67.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26656 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26656's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →