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ZIP Code 79517

Scurry, Texas

FIPS 79517

Juniper

ZIP Code 79517 is in the top 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 10th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$54,000

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

61.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

210

Median Age

58.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$54,000

Lower than 90%

Median Property Tax

$1,121

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

0.72

Lower than 88%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

108.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

55.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

23.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

61.4

Near median

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 79517: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79517?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79517 is $54,000, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79517?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79517 is $1,121, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79517 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79517 cost about 0.72× the median household income, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79517?
ZIP Code 79517 averages 63.8°F year-round, summer highs near 92.6°F, winter lows around 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79517 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79517's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

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