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ZIP Code 00979

Carolina, Puerto Rico

FIPS 00979

Juniper

ZIP Code 00979 is in the bottom 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$189,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

14,776

Median Age

53.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$189,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,140

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.74

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$955

Higher than 56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

72.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

80.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

72

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

0

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.03

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 00979: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 00979?
The median home value in ZIP Code 00979 is $189,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 00979?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 00979 is $1,140, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 00979 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 00979 cost about 4.74× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 00979?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 00979 is $955 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 00979?
ZIP Code 00979 averages 80.9°F year-round, summer highs near 88.9°F, winter lows around 72.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 00979 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →