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ZIP Code 77437

Wharton, Texas

FIPS 77437

Juniper

ZIP Code 77437 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 37% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$184,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87.2

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,238

Median Age

36.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$184,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,931

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.56

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$1,042

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

9%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

-0.78%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

94.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

44.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

70.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

129.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

11.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

87.2

Higher than 81%

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 77437: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 77437?
The median home value in ZIP Code 77437 is $184,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 77437?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 77437 is $2,931, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 77437 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 77437 cost about 2.56× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 77437?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 77437 is $1,042 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 77437?
Home prices in ZIP Code 77437 have moved 41% over the past five years (9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 77437?
ZIP Code 77437 averages 70.7°F year-round, summer highs near 94.5°F, winter lows around 44.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 77437 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 77437's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.2 (higher than 81% 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 →