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ZIP Code 79401

Lubbock, Texas

FIPS 79401

Juniper

ZIP Code 79401 is in the top 32% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 19th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 66th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$105,600

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.6

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,741

Median Age

23.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$105,600

Lower than 81%

Median Property Tax

$1,528

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.91

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$1,092

Higher than 66%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

90.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

61.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

20.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.6

Lower than 68%

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 79401: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79401?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79401 is $105,600, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79401?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79401 is $1,528, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79401 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79401 cost about 3.91× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79401?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79401 is $1,092 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79401?
ZIP Code 79401 averages 61.8°F year-round, summer highs near 91.6°F, winter lows around 30.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79401 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79401's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.6 (lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →