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ZIP Code 77642

Jefferson, Texas

FIPS 77642

Juniper

ZIP Code 77642 is in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 19th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$104,700

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.3

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

38,358

Median Age

32.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$104,700

Lower than 81%

Median Property Tax

$1,717

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.44

Lower than 64%

Median Rent

$948

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.6%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-7.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

45.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

69.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

93.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

8.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

72.3

Higher than 59%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 77642: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 77642?
The median home value in ZIP Code 77642 is $104,700, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 77642?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 77642 is $1,717, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 77642 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 77642 cost about 2.44× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 77642?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 77642 is $948 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 77642?
Home prices in ZIP Code 77642 have moved 43% over the past five years (5.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 77642?
ZIP Code 77642 averages 69.9°F year-round, summer highs near 92.2°F, winter lows around 45.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 77642 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 77642's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.3 (higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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