The basics
Total Population
13,453
Median Age
29.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$579,300
Median Property Tax
$10,001
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
7.73
Median Rent
$1,600
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Recession Drop %
-14%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
94.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
42.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
69.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
122.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
14
Annual Precipitation (in)
38.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
90.1
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 78256: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78256?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78256 is $579,300, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78256?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78256 is $10,001, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78256 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78256 cost about 7.73× the median household income, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78256?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78256 is $1,600 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78256?
- ZIP Code 78256 averages 69.6°F year-round, summer highs near 94.4°F, winter lows around 42.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78256 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78256's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.1 (higher than 85% 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 →