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ZIP Code 79331

Dawson, Texas

FIPS 79331

Juniper

ZIP Code 79331 is in the top 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 35% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 18th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 39% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$101,800

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

30%

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.2

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

11,711

Median Age

34.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$101,800

Lower than 82%

Median Property Tax

$1,707

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.89

Lower than 78%

Median Rent

$799

Lower than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

30%

Higher than 56%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.6%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

25%

Recession Drop %

4.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

93.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

93.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

92.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

16.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.2

Higher than 65%

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 79331: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79331?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79331 is $101,800, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79331?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79331 is $1,707, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79331 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79331 cost about 1.89× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79331?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79331 is $799 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 79331?
Home prices in ZIP Code 79331 have moved 30% over the past five years (-2.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79331?
ZIP Code 79331 averages 60.9°F year-round, summer highs near 93.3°F, winter lows around 27.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79331 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79331's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.2 (higher than 65% 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 →