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ZIP Code 79359

Gaines, Texas

FIPS 79359

Juniper

ZIP Code 79359 is in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 15th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$89,000

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,294

Median Age

34

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$89,000

Lower than 85%

Median Property Tax

$1,396

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.68

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$661

Lower than 71%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

87.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

87.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

19.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83

Higher than 74%

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 79359: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79359?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79359 is $89,000, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79359?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79359 is $1,396, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79359 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79359 cost about 1.68× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79359?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79359 is $661 a month, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79359?
ZIP Code 79359 averages 60.5°F year-round, summer highs near 91.9°F, winter lows around 28°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79359 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79359's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83 (higher than 74% 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 →