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ZIP Code 26681

Nicholas, West Virginia

FIPS 26681

Juniper

ZIP Code 26681 is in the top 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 11th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$70,700

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88.4

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

871

Median Age

51.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$70,700

Lower than 89%

Median Property Tax

$312

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.39

Lower than 85%

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

88.4

Higher than 83%

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 26681: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26681?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26681 is $70,700, lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26681?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26681 is $312, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26681 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26681 cost about 1.39× the median household income, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26681?
ZIP Code 26681 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 26681 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26681's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.4 (higher than 83% 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 →