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ZIP Code 79097

Carson, Texas

FIPS 79097

Juniper

ZIP Code 79097 is in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 4% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$144,600

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

97.2

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,347

Median Age

35.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$144,600

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,897

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.64

Lower than 82%

Median Rent

$866

Near median

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

97.2

Higher than 96%

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 79097: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79097?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79097 is $144,600, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79097?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79097 is $1,897, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79097 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79097 cost about 1.64× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79097?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79097 is $866 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79097?
ZIP Code 79097 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 79097 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79097's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.2 (higher than 96% 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 →