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ZIP Code 79602

Taylor, Texas

FIPS 79602

Juniper

ZIP Code 79602 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 38% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$248,100

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69.8

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,425

Median Age

37

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$248,100

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$3,708

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.77

Near median

Median Rent

$1,211

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 62%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.6%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

3.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

95.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

66

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

102.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

47.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

28

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.8

Higher 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 79602: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79602?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79602 is $248,100, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79602?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79602 is $3,708, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79602 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79602 cost about 2.77× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79602?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79602 is $1,211 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 79602?
Home prices in ZIP Code 79602 have moved 41% over the past five years (7.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79602?
ZIP Code 79602 averages 66°F year-round, summer highs near 95.1°F, winter lows around 35.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79602 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79602's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.8 (higher 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 →