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ZIP Code 79098

Deaf Smith, Texas

FIPS 79098

Juniper

ZIP Code 79098 is in the top 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$170,600

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.1

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

576

Median Age

51

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$170,600

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,295

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.43

Lower than 65%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

72.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

128.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

19.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

15.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.1

Higher than 94%

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 79098: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79098?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79098 is $170,600, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79098?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79098 is $1,295, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79098 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79098 cost about 2.43× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79098?
ZIP Code 79098 averages 56.1°F year-round, summer highs near 89.4°F, winter lows around 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 15.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79098 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79098's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.1 (higher than 94% 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 →