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ZIP Code 79068

Carson, Texas

FIPS 79068

Juniper

ZIP Code 79068 is in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$165,300

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

30%

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.4

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,784

Median Age

45.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$165,300

Lower than 62%

Median Property Tax

$1,879

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.92

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$1,038

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

30%

Higher than 56%

Appreciation 1yr %

-5.3%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

58

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

77.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

121.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

21.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.4

Higher than 95%

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 79068: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79068?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79068 is $165,300, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79068?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79068 is $1,879, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79068 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79068 cost about 1.92× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79068?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79068 is $1,038 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 79068?
Home prices in ZIP Code 79068 have moved 30% over the past five years (-5.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79068?
ZIP Code 79068 averages 58°F year-round, summer highs near 91.3°F, winter lows around 25.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79068 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79068's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.4 (higher than 95% 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 →