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ZIP Code 79229

Dickens, Texas

FIPS 79229

Juniper

ZIP Code 79229 is in the top 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 9th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$43,200

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

243

Median Age

60.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$43,200

Lower than 91%

Median Property Tax

$407

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

0.91

Lower than 88%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

93.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

101.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

89

Annual Precipitation (in)

22.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96

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 79229: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79229?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79229 is $43,200, lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79229?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79229 is $407, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79229 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79229 cost about 0.91× the median household income, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79229?
ZIP Code 79229 averages 61.4°F year-round, summer highs near 93.5°F, winter lows around 28°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79229 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79229's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96 (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 →