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ZIP Code 78839

Zavala, Texas

FIPS 78839

Juniper

ZIP Code 78839 is in the bottom 4% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 19th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$103,700

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

97.5

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,091

Median Age

31.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$103,700

Lower than 81%

Median Property Tax

$1,633

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.78

Near median

Median Rent

$519

Lower than 76%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

97.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

45.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

72.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

153.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

7.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

19.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

97.5

Higher than 96%

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 78839: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78839?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78839 is $103,700, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78839?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78839 is $1,633, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78839 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78839 cost about 2.78× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78839?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78839 is $519 a month, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78839?
ZIP Code 78839 averages 72.7°F year-round, summer highs near 97.6°F, winter lows around 45.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 78839 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78839's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.5 (higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.

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