The basics
Total Population
579
Median Age
21.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$204,100
Near median
Median Property Tax
$2,292
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.55
Lower than 61%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
95.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
40.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
69.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
129.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
26.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
35.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
90.4
Higher than 86%
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 78161: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78161?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78161 is $204,100, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78161?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78161 is $2,292, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78161 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78161 cost about 2.55× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78161?
- ZIP Code 78161 averages 69.6°F year-round, summer highs near 95.7°F, winter lows around 40.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 78161 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78161's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.4 (higher than 86% 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 →