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ZIP Code 79061

Wheeler, Texas

FIPS 79061

Juniper

ZIP Code 79061 is in the top 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 17th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$95,800

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

98.6

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

288

Median Age

57.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$95,800

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$722

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

0.96

Lower than 88%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

65.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

115.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

22.3

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 79061: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79061?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79061 is $95,800, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79061?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79061 is $722, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79061 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79061 cost about 0.96× the median household income, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79061?
ZIP Code 79061 averages 57.2°F year-round, summer highs near 90.5°F, winter lows around 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79061 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79061'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 →