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ZIP Code 79342

Gaines, Texas

FIPS 79342

Juniper

ZIP Code 79342 is in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$120,000

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80.1

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

249

Median Age

51.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$120,000

Lower than 76%

Median Property Tax

$1,767

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.63

Lower than 82%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

93.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

88.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

18.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80.1

Higher than 70%

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 79342: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79342?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79342 is $120,000, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79342?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79342 is $1,767, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79342 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79342 cost about 1.63× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79342?
ZIP Code 79342 averages 61.1°F year-round, summer highs near 92.8°F, winter lows around 28.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79342 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79342's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.1 (higher than 70% 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 →