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ZIP Code 77420

Wharton, Texas

FIPS 77420

Juniper

ZIP Code 77420 is in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$226,400

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.7

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,236

Median Age

32.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$226,400

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$2,962

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.34

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$840

Lower than 56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

45

Avg Temperature (°F)

68.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

88.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

7.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.7

Higher than 94%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 77420: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 77420?
The median home value in ZIP Code 77420 is $226,400, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 77420?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 77420 is $2,962, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 77420 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 77420 cost about 3.34× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 77420?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 77420 is $840 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 77420?
ZIP Code 77420 averages 68.8°F year-round, summer highs near 90.2°F, winter lows around 45°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 77420 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 77420's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.7 (higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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