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ZIP Code 79901

El Paso, Texas

FIPS 79901

Juniper

ZIP Code 79901 is in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 8% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 15th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$91,400

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

25.8

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,554

Median Age

41.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$91,400

Lower than 85%

Median Property Tax

$1,682

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.15

Higher than 92%

Median Rent

$555

Lower than 75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

95.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

116.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

42

Annual Precipitation (in)

10.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

25.8

Lower than 88%

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 79901: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79901?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79901 is $91,400, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79901?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79901 is $1,682, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79901 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79901 cost about 6.15× the median household income, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79901?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79901 is $555 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79901?
ZIP Code 79901 averages 66.2°F year-round, summer highs near 95.6°F, winter lows around 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79901 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79901's FEMA National Risk Index score is 25.8 (lower than 88% 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 →