The basics
Total Population
4,969
Median Age
46.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$95,800
Lower than 83%
Median Property Tax
$1,371
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.21
Lower than 71%
Median Rent
$606
Lower than 73%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
95.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
30.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
63.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
110.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
80.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
8.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
1.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
30.7
Lower than 84%
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 79838: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79838?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 79838 is $95,800, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79838?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79838 is $1,371, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 79838 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 79838 cost about 2.21× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79838?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79838 is $606 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79838?
- ZIP Code 79838 averages 63.7°F year-round, summer highs near 95.6°F, winter lows around 30.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 79838 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 79838's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.7 (lower than 84% 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 →