The basics
Total Population
6,554
Median Age
33.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$107,100
Lower than 80%
Median Property Tax
$1,496
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.21
Higher than 58%
Median Rent
$1,091
Higher than 66%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
95.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
42
Avg Temperature (°F)
70
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
140.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
14.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
29.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
53.9
Lower than 64%
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 78226: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78226?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78226 is $107,100, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78226?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78226 is $1,496, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78226 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78226 cost about 3.21× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78226?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78226 is $1,091 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78226?
- ZIP Code 78226 averages 70°F year-round, summer highs near 95.2°F, winter lows around 42°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78226 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78226's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.9 (lower than 64% 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 →