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ZIP Code 79601

Taylor, Texas

FIPS 79601

Juniper

ZIP Code 79601 is in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$190,200

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

61

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

28,050

Median Age

29.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$190,200

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,447

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.55

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,031

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.8%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

3.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

93.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

103

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

58.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

27.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

61

Lower than 56%

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 79601: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79601?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79601 is $190,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79601?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79601 is $2,447, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79601 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79601 cost about 3.55× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79601?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79601 is $1,031 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 79601?
Home prices in ZIP Code 79601 have moved 46% over the past five years (3.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79601?
ZIP Code 79601 averages 63.7°F year-round, summer highs near 93.7°F, winter lows around 31.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79601 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79601's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61 (lower than 56% 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 →