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ZIP Code 79912

El Paso, Texas

FIPS 79912

Juniper

ZIP Code 79912 is in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$264,200

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

26.8

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

78,819

Median Age

33.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$264,200

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$5,761

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.62

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$1,238

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.5%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-7.3%

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)

9.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

26.8

Lower than 87%

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 79912: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79912?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79912 is $264,200, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79912?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79912 is $5,761, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79912 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79912 cost about 3.62× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79912?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79912 is $1,238 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 79912?
Home prices in ZIP Code 79912 have moved 58% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79912?
ZIP Code 79912 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 79912 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79912's FEMA National Risk Index score is 26.8 (lower than 87% 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 →