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ZIP Code 77488

Wharton, Texas

FIPS 77488

Juniper

ZIP Code 77488 is in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 65th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$163,200

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.4

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,548

Median Age

40.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$163,200

Lower than 63%

Median Property Tax

$2,443

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.71

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$1,078

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

5%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-13%

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)

48.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.4

Higher than 89%

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 77488: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 77488?
The median home value in ZIP Code 77488 is $163,200, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 77488?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 77488 is $2,443, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 77488 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 77488 cost about 2.71× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 77488?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 77488 is $1,078 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 77488?
Home prices in ZIP Code 77488 have moved 38% over the past five years (5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 77488?
ZIP Code 77488 averages 70.7°F year-round, summer highs near 94.5°F, winter lows around 44.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 77488 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 77488's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.4 (higher than 89% 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 →