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ZIP Code 79849

El Paso, Texas

FIPS 79849

Juniper

ZIP Code 79849 is in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 20th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$109,800

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

16

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,409

Median Age

30.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$109,800

Lower than 80%

Median Property Tax

$1,660

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.45

Lower than 64%

Median Rent

$919

Near median

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)

9.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

16

Lower than 92%

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 79849: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79849?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79849 is $109,800, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79849?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79849 is $1,660, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79849 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79849 cost about 2.45× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79849?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79849 is $919 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79849?
ZIP Code 79849 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 79849 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79849's FEMA National Risk Index score is 16 (lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.

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