The basics
Total Population
290
Median Age
57.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$65,800
Lower than 89%
Median Property Tax
$490
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.68
Lower than 81%
Median Rent
$877
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
91.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
29.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
61
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
93.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
71.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
23.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
6.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
81.4
Higher than 72%
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 79256: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79256?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 79256 is $65,800, lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79256?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79256 is $490, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 79256 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 79256 cost about 1.68× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79256?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79256 is $877 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79256?
- ZIP Code 79256 averages 61°F year-round, summer highs near 91.9°F, winter lows around 29.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 79256 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 79256's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.4 (higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →