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ZIP Code 79706

Midland, Texas

FIPS 79706

Juniper

ZIP Code 79706 is in the top 12% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$316,400

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

31%

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.8

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

34,281

Median Age

35.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$316,400

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$3,313

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.93

Near median

Median Rent

$1,247

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

31%

Higher than 56%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.5%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

18%

Recession Drop %

9.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

94.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

65

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

126

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

54.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

14.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.8

Near median

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 79706: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79706?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79706 is $316,400, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79706?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79706 is $3,313, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79706 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79706 cost about 2.93× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79706?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79706 is $1,247 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 79706?
Home prices in ZIP Code 79706 have moved 31% over the past five years (6.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79706?
ZIP Code 79706 averages 65°F year-round, summer highs near 94.8°F, winter lows around 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79706 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79706's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →