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ZIP Code 26679

Nicholas, West Virginia

FIPS 26679

Juniper

ZIP Code 26679 is in the 38th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$164,900

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.9

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,628

Median Age

40.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$164,900

Lower than 62%

Median Property Tax

$545

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.08

Near median

Median Rent

$977

Higher than 58%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

136.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

55.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

67.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.9

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 26679: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26679?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26679 is $164,900, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26679?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26679 is $545, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26679 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26679 cost about 3.08× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 26679?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 26679 is $977 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26679?
ZIP Code 26679 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 79.9°F, winter lows around 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 67.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26679 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26679's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.9 (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 →