The basics
Total Population
1,979
Median Age
33.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$156,400
Lower than 66%
Median Property Tax
$2,134
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.85
Lower than 78%
Median Rent
$939
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
91
Winter Avg Low (°F)
21.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
56.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
75.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
130.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
20.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
11.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
98.4
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 79040: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79040?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 79040 is $156,400, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79040?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79040 is $2,134, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 79040 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 79040 cost about 1.85× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79040?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79040 is $939 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79040?
- ZIP Code 79040 averages 56.3°F year-round, summer highs near 91°F, winter lows around 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 79040 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 79040's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.4 (higher than 98% 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 →