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ZIP Code 77539

Galveston, Texas

FIPS 77539

Juniper

ZIP Code 77539 is in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$264,800

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.1

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

49,375

Median Age

35

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$264,800

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$4,117

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.97

Near median

Median Rent

$1,393

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.9%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-3.6%

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

72.1

Higher than 59%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.06

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 77539: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 77539?
The median home value in ZIP Code 77539 is $264,800, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 77539?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 77539 is $4,117, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 77539 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 77539 cost about 2.97× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 77539?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 77539 is $1,393 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 77539?
Home prices in ZIP Code 77539 have moved 44% over the past five years (3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 77539?
ZIP Code 77539 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 77539 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 77539's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.1 (higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.06 per $1,000 of building value.

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