The basics
Total Population
9,151
Median Age
43.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$368,700
Median Property Tax
$4,546
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.58
Median Rent
$1,250
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
41%
Appreciation 1yr %
-4%
Pandemic Gain %
51%
Recession Drop %
-4.6%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
95.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
43.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
70.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
120.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
16.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
31.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
92.5
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 78009: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78009?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78009 is $368,700, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78009?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78009 is $4,546, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78009 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78009 cost about 3.58× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78009?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78009 is $1,250 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78009?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78009 have moved 41% over the past five years (-4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78009?
- ZIP Code 78009 averages 70.5°F year-round, summer highs near 95.4°F, winter lows around 43.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 78009 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78009's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.5 (higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →