The basics
Total Population
2,937
Median Age
32.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$172,600
Lower than 59%
Median Property Tax
$2,111
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.87
Near median
Median Rent
$1,087
Higher than 65%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
93.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
49.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
73
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
122.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
3.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
31.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
81.9
Higher than 73%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
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 78409: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78409?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78409 is $172,600, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78409?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78409 is $2,111, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78409 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78409 cost about 2.87× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78409?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78409 is $1,087 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78409?
- ZIP Code 78409 averages 73°F year-round, summer highs near 93.4°F, winter lows around 49.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78409 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78409's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.9 (higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →