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ZIP Code 79720

Howard, Texas

FIPS 79720

Juniper

ZIP Code 79720 is in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$152,500

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

28%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

57.7

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

29,936

Median Age

37.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$152,500

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,454

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.22

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$1,032

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

28%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

5.4%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

94.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

114.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

54.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

19.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.7

Lower than 59%

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 79720: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79720?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79720 is $152,500, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79720?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79720 is $1,454, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79720 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79720 cost about 2.22× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79720?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79720 is $1,032 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 79720?
Home prices in ZIP Code 79720 have moved 28% over the past five years (5.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79720?
ZIP Code 79720 averages 64.8°F year-round, summer highs near 94.8°F, winter lows around 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79720 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79720's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.7 (lower than 59% 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 →