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ZIP Code 79096

Wheeler, Texas

FIPS 79096

Juniper

ZIP Code 79096 is in the top 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$160,600

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

98.6

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,095

Median Age

39.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$160,600

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$2,087

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.39

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$963

Higher than 57%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

82

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

96.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

20.9

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 79096: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79096?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79096 is $160,600, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79096?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79096 is $2,087, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79096 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79096 cost about 2.39× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79096?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79096 is $963 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79096?
ZIP Code 79096 averages 58.7°F year-round, summer highs near 91.9°F, winter lows around 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79096 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79096'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 →