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ZIP Code 79043

Castro, Texas

FIPS 79043

Juniper

ZIP Code 79043 is in the top 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 10th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$60,200

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,462

Median Age

34.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$60,200

Lower than 90%

Median Property Tax

$378

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.04

Lower than 87%

Median Rent

$1,037

Higher than 62%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

65.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

123.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

17.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91

Higher than 87%

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 79043: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79043?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79043 is $60,200, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79043?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79043 is $378, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79043 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79043 cost about 1.04× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79043?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79043 is $1,037 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79043?
ZIP Code 79043 averages 55.9°F year-round, summer highs near 88.2°F, winter lows around 22°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79043 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79043's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91 (higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

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