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ZIP Code 79072

Hale, Texas

FIPS 79072

Juniper

ZIP Code 79072 is in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 22th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$114,000

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

91.9

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

25,389

Median Age

32.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$114,000

Lower than 78%

Median Property Tax

$1,579

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.41

Lower than 65%

Median Rent

$846

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.9%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

73.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

108.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

18.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.9

Higher than 88%

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 79072: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79072?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79072 is $114,000, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79072?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79072 is $1,579, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79072 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79072 cost about 2.41× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79072?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79072 is $846 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 79072?
Home prices in ZIP Code 79072 have moved 43% over the past five years (6.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79072?
ZIP Code 79072 averages 58.6°F year-round, summer highs near 90.3°F, winter lows around 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79072 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79072's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.9 (higher than 88% 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 →