The basics
Total Population
26,032
Median Age
34.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$209,700
Median Property Tax
$3,209
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.63
Median Rent
$1,232
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
38%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.2%
Pandemic Gain %
45%
Recession Drop %
-5.8%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
96.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
44.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
71.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
122.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
14.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
36
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
81.3
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 78238: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78238?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78238 is $209,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78238?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78238 is $3,209, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78238 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78238 cost about 3.63× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78238?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78238 is $1,232 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78238?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78238 have moved 38% over the past five years (3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78238?
- ZIP Code 78238 averages 71.2°F year-round, summer highs near 96.8°F, winter lows around 44.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 78238 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78238's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.3 (higher than 72% 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 →