The basics
Total Population
623
Median Age
41.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$132,600
Lower than 72%
Median Property Tax
$1,284
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.78
Higher than 71%
Median Rent
$921
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
95.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
40.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
68.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
120.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
21.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
36.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
97.9
Higher than 97%
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 78159: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78159?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78159 is $132,600, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78159?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78159 is $1,284, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78159 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78159 cost about 3.78× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78159?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78159 is $921 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78159?
- ZIP Code 78159 averages 68.8°F year-round, summer highs near 95.3°F, winter lows around 40.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78159 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78159's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.9 (higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →