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ZIP Code 79821

El Paso, Texas

FIPS 79821

Juniper

ZIP Code 79821 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$153,000

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

22

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,227

Median Age

36.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$153,000

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$2,970

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.58

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$1,053

Higher than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

93.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

65.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

113.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

53.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

9.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

22

Lower than 90%

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 79821: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79821?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79821 is $153,000, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79821?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79821 is $2,970, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79821 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79821 cost about 2.58× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79821?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79821 is $1,053 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79821?
ZIP Code 79821 averages 65.1°F year-round, summer highs near 93.9°F, winter lows around 35.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 79821 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79821's FEMA National Risk Index score is 22 (lower than 90% 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 →