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ZIP Code 79512

Mitchell, Texas

FIPS 79512

Juniper

ZIP Code 79512 is in the top 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 15th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$88,800

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.1

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,834

Median Age

37.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$88,800

Lower than 85%

Median Property Tax

$1,616

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.47

Lower than 84%

Median Rent

$613

Lower than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

95.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

111.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

76.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

22

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.1

Higher than 88%

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 79512: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79512?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79512 is $88,800, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79512?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79512 is $1,616, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79512 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79512 cost about 1.47× the median household income, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79512?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79512 is $613 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79512?
ZIP Code 79512 averages 63.6°F year-round, summer highs near 95.1°F, winter lows around 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79512 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79512's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.1 (higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

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