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ZIP Code 79742

Ward, Texas

FIPS 79742

Juniper

ZIP Code 79742 is in the bottom 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median rent.

FEMA Risk Score

86.4

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

620

Median Age

27.1

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Rent

$428

Lower than 77%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

98

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

65

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

145

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

75.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

13.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.4

Higher than 80%

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 79742: frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79742?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79742 is $428 a month, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79742?
ZIP Code 79742 averages 65°F year-round, summer highs near 98°F, winter lows around 29.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79742 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79742's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.4 (higher than 80% 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 →