The basics
Total Population
11,983
Median Age
36.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$173,100
Median Property Tax
$2,177
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.87
Median Rent
$1,481
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
24%
Appreciation 1yr %
8.7%
Pandemic Gain %
32%
Recession Drop %
-22%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
95.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
44.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
71.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
133.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
13.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
29.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
77.9
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 78204: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78204?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78204 is $173,100, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78204?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78204 is $2,177, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78204 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78204 cost about 2.87× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78204?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78204 is $1,481 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78204?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78204 have moved 24% over the past five years (8.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78204?
- ZIP Code 78204 averages 71.1°F year-round, summer highs near 95.8°F, winter lows around 44.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78204 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78204's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.9 (higher than 67% 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 →