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ZIP Code 78340

Refugio, Texas

FIPS 78340

Juniper

ZIP Code 78340 is in the bottom 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$162,900

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

98.1

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

455

Median Age

58.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$162,900

Lower than 63%

Median Property Tax

$1,744

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.02

Near median

Median Rent

$1,875

Higher than 92%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

51.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

73

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

104.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

2.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

36

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

98.1

Higher than 97%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 78340: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78340?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78340 is $162,900, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78340?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78340 is $1,744, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78340 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78340 cost about 3.02× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78340?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78340 is $1,875 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78340?
ZIP Code 78340 averages 73°F year-round, summer highs near 91.2°F, winter lows around 51.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78340 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78340's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.1 (higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →