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ZIP Code 79830

Brewster, Texas

FIPS 79830

Juniper

ZIP Code 79830 is in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$229,400

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

30%

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.8

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,853

Median Age

43.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$229,400

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$2,756

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.45

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$902

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

30%

Higher than 56%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.1%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

3.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

95.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

74.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

12.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.8

Higher than 76%

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 79830: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79830?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79830 is $229,400, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79830?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79830 is $2,756, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79830 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79830 cost about 3.45× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79830?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79830 is $902 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 79830?
Home prices in ZIP Code 79830 have moved 30% over the past five years (4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79830?
ZIP Code 79830 averages 61.5°F year-round, summer highs near 91.4°F, winter lows around 28°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79830 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79830's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.8 (higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →