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ZIP Code 77550

Galveston, Texas

FIPS 77550

Juniper

ZIP Code 77550 is in the top 40% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$325,900

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

58.9

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

23,489

Median Age

39.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$325,900

Higher than 73%

Median Property Tax

$2,949

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.23

Higher than 95%

Median Rent

$1,205

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

38%

Higher than 60%

Appreciation 1yr %

-9.1%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

49.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

71.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

56.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

2.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

58.9

Lower than 58%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.08

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 77550: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 77550?
The median home value in ZIP Code 77550 is $325,900, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 77550?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 77550 is $2,949, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 77550 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 77550 cost about 7.23× the median household income, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 77550?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 77550 is $1,205 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 77550?
Home prices in ZIP Code 77550 have moved 38% over the past five years (-9.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 77550?
ZIP Code 77550 averages 71.4°F year-round, summer highs near 89.4°F, winter lows around 49.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 77550 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 77550's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.9 (lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.08 per $1,000 of building value.

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