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ZIP Code 79762

Ector, Texas

FIPS 79762

Juniper

ZIP Code 79762 is in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 29% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$232,900

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

23%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

46.5

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

39,927

Median Age

31.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$232,900

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$3,283

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.09

Near median

Median Rent

$1,317

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

23%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

4.6%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

11%

Recession Drop %

2.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

94.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

114.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

49.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

12.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.5

Lower than 71%

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 79762: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79762?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79762 is $232,900, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79762?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79762 is $3,283, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79762 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79762 cost about 3.09× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79762?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79762 is $1,317 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 79762?
Home prices in ZIP Code 79762 have moved 23% 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 79762?
ZIP Code 79762 averages 64.8°F year-round, summer highs near 94.7°F, winter lows around 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79762 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79762's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.5 (lower than 71% 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 →