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ZIP Code 79549

Scurry, Texas

FIPS 79549

Juniper

ZIP Code 79549 is in the top 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 21th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 26% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$112,000

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

35%

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.6

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,233

Median Age

36.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$112,000

Lower than 79%

Median Property Tax

$1,421

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.89

Lower than 78%

Median Rent

$1,018

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

35%

Higher than 58%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.4%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

6.1%

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

78.6

Higher 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 79549: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79549?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79549 is $112,000, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79549?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79549 is $1,421, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79549 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79549 cost about 1.89× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79549?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79549 is $1,018 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 79549?
Home prices in ZIP Code 79549 have moved 35% over the past five years (2.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79549?
ZIP Code 79549 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 79549 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79549's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.6 (higher than 68% 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 →