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ZIP Code 79761

Ector, Texas

FIPS 79761

Juniper

ZIP Code 79761 is in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$166,000

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

16%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

51.6

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

30,164

Median Age

30.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$166,000

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$2,074

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.43

Lower than 65%

Median Rent

$1,187

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

16%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

4.6%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

15%

Recession Drop %

1.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

93.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

106.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

43.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

15.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51.6

Lower than 66%

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 79761: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79761?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79761 is $166,000, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79761?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79761 is $2,074, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79761 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79761 cost about 2.43× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79761?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79761 is $1,187 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 79761?
Home prices in ZIP Code 79761 have moved 16% over the past five years (4.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79761?
ZIP Code 79761 averages 64.4°F year-round, summer highs near 93.6°F, winter lows around 33.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79761 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79761's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.6 (lower than 66% 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 →