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ZIP Code 77042

Harris, Texas

ZCTA 77042

Juniper

ZIP Code 77042 is in the lowest 37% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 6% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the lowest 21% nationally for home price growth over five years.

Median Income

$59,097

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

41%

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

55.6

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 77042, in Harris, Texas.

The basics

Total Population

38,721

Median Age

34.4

Population Density

6,278.29

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,637

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.4%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.97×

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,346

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

66%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

-4.8%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

93.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

47.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

71.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

112.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

10.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

55

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 77042: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 77042?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 77042 is $5,637, an effective rate of 1.4% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 77042 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 77042 cost about 6.97× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 77042?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 77042 is $1,346 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 77042?
Home prices in ZIP Code 77042 have moved 41% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 77042?
ZIP Code 77042 has a population of 38,721, about 6,278.29 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 34.4.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 77042?
ZIP Code 77042 averages 71.1°F year-round, summer highs near 93.8°F, winter lows around 47.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 77042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 77042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.6 (lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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

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