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ZIP Code 78401

Nueces, Texas

FIPS 78401

Juniper

ZIP Code 78401 is in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 12th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$77,500

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.3

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,344

Median Age

45.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$77,500

Lower than 88%

Median Property Tax

$1,957

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.9

Lower than 77%

Median Rent

$1,052

Higher than 63%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

48.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

72

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

113.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

3.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.3

Higher than 67%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 78401: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78401?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78401 is $77,500, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78401?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78401 is $1,957, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78401 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78401 cost about 1.9× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78401?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78401 is $1,052 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78401?
ZIP Code 78401 averages 72°F year-round, summer highs near 91.8°F, winter lows around 48.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78401 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78401's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.3 (higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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