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ZIP Code 79003

Wheeler, Texas

FIPS 79003

Juniper

ZIP Code 79003 is in the top 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 14th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$83,900

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

98.6

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

177

Median Age

30.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$83,900

Lower than 86%

Median Property Tax

$1,125

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.15

Lower than 87%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

76.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

80.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

23.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

98.6

Higher than 98%

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 79003: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79003?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79003 is $83,900, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79003?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79003 is $1,125, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79003 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79003 cost about 1.15× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79003?
ZIP Code 79003 averages 59.8°F year-round, summer highs near 91°F, winter lows around 29.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79003 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79003's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.6 (higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

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