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ZIP Code 79778

Upton, Texas

FIPS 79778

Juniper

ZIP Code 79778 is in the top 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$123,500

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.6

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,175

Median Age

42.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$123,500

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$1,554

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.74

Lower than 80%

Median Rent

$564

Lower than 75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

95.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

130.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

45.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

14.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

72.6

Higher 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 79778: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79778?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79778 is $123,500, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79778?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79778 is $1,554, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79778 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79778 cost about 1.74× the median household income, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79778?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79778 is $564 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79778?
ZIP Code 79778 averages 66.9°F year-round, summer highs near 95.9°F, winter lows around 34.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79778 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79778's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.6 (higher 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 →