The basics
Total Population
12,532
Median Age
39.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$94,900
Median Property Tax
$1,380
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.92
Median Rent
$903
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
50%
Appreciation 1yr %
8.2%
Pandemic Gain %
43%
Recession Drop %
2.1%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
93.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
32.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
63.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
97.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
57.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
21.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
2.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
62.6
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 79556: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79556?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 79556 is $94,900, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79556?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79556 is $1,380, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 79556 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 79556 cost about 1.92× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79556?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79556 is $903 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 79556?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 79556 have moved 50% over the past five years (8.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79556?
- ZIP Code 79556 averages 63.6°F year-round, summer highs near 93.1°F, winter lows around 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 79556 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 79556's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.6 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →