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ZIP Code 79027

Castro, Texas

FIPS 79027

Juniper

ZIP Code 79027 is in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 15th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$90,900

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.8

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,858

Median Age

31.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$90,900

Lower than 85%

Median Property Tax

$899

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.79

Lower than 79%

Median Rent

$878

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

57

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

72

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

131

Annual Precipitation (in)

21

Annual Snowfall (in)

9.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.8

Higher than 70%

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 79027: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79027?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79027 is $90,900, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79027?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79027 is $899, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79027 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79027 cost about 1.79× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79027?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79027 is $878 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79027?
ZIP Code 79027 averages 57°F year-round, summer highs near 90.6°F, winter lows around 23.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79027 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79027's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.8 (higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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