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ZIP Code 79938

El Paso, Texas

FIPS 79938

Juniper

ZIP Code 79938 is in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$214,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

23.1

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

99,621

Median Age

30.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$214,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$4,809

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.78

Near median

Median Rent

$1,466

Higher than 82%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

45%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.12%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-8.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

78

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

58.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

10

Annual Snowfall (in)

7.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

23.1

Lower than 89%

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 79938: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79938?
The median home value in ZIP Code 79938 is $214,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79938?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79938 is $4,809, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 79938 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 79938 cost about 2.78× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79938?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79938 is $1,466 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 79938?
Home prices in ZIP Code 79938 have moved 45% over the past five years (-0.12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79938?
ZIP Code 79938 averages 61.7°F year-round, summer highs near 92.5°F, winter lows around 33.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 7.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 79938 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 79938's FEMA National Risk Index score is 23.1 (lower than 89% 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 →