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ZIP Code 79526

Scurry, Texas

FIPS 79526

Juniper

ZIP Code 79526 is in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$143,800

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.2

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

986

Median Age

40.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$143,800

Lower than 70%

Median Property Tax

$2,316

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.72

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$1,229

Higher than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

94.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

101.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

71.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

21.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.2

Higher than 79%

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 79526: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79526?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79526 is $143,800, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79526?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79526 is $2,316, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79526 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79526 cost about 1.72× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79526?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79526 is $1,229 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79526?
ZIP Code 79526 averages 63.3°F year-round, summer highs near 94.1°F, winter lows around 30.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79526 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79526's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.2 (higher than 79% 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 →