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ZIP Code 26705

Preston, West Virginia

FIPS 26705

Juniper

ZIP Code 26705 is in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$152,100

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

60.9

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

716

Median Age

54.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$152,100

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$603

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.76

Higher than 71%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

127.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

57.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

56.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

60.9

Lower than 56%

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 26705: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 26705?
The median home value in ZIP Code 26705 is $152,100, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 26705?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 26705 is $603, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 26705 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 26705 cost about 3.76× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 26705?
ZIP Code 26705 averages 51.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 22.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 56.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 26705 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 26705's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.9 (lower than 56% 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 →