The basics
Total Population
7,635
Median Age
21.3
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Rent
$2,188
Higher than 96%
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)
31.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
57.3
Lower than 60%
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 78236: frequently asked questions
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78236?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78236 is $2,188 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78236?
- ZIP Code 78236 averages 70°F year-round, summer highs near 95.2°F, winter lows around 42°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 78236 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78236's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.3 (lower than 60% 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 →