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ZIP Code 79201

Childress, Texas

FIPS 79201

Juniper

ZIP Code 79201 is in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$124,600

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.8

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,779

Median Age

35.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$124,600

Lower than 74%

Median Property Tax

$1,477

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.13

Lower than 72%

Median Rent

$913

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

94.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

102

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

70.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

23.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.8

Higher than 80%

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 79201: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79201?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79201 is $124,600, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79201?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79201 is $1,477, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79201 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79201 cost about 2.13× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79201?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79201 is $913 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79201?
ZIP Code 79201 averages 62.7°F year-round, summer highs near 94.1°F, winter lows around 30.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79201 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79201's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.8 (higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →