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ZIP Code 77518

Galveston, Texas

FIPS 77518

Juniper

ZIP Code 77518 is in the top 28% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$201,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

23%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

45

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,541

Median Age

32.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$201,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,913

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.92

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$1,498

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

23%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

-6.5%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

61%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

47.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

70.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

75.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

9.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

45

Lower than 72%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 77518: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 77518?
The median home value in ZIP Code 77518 is $201,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 77518?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 77518 is $1,913, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 77518 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 77518 cost about 3.92× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 77518?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 77518 is $1,498 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 77518?
Home prices in ZIP Code 77518 have moved 23% over the past five years (-6.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 77518?
ZIP Code 77518 averages 70.6°F year-round, summer highs near 91.4°F, winter lows around 47.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 77518 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 77518's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45 (lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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