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ZIP Code 79243

Dickens, Texas

FIPS 79243

Juniper

ZIP Code 79243 is in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 21th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$112,500

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.2

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26

Median Age

63.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$112,500

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$1,333

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.84

Lower than 79%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

88.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

88.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

23.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.2

Higher than 93%

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 79243: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79243?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79243 is $112,500, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79243?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79243 is $1,333, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79243 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79243 cost about 1.84× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79243?
ZIP Code 79243 averages 60.5°F year-round, summer highs near 91.5°F, winter lows around 27.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.2 (higher than 93% 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 →