The basics
Total Population
58,935
Median Age
36
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$161,000
Median Property Tax
$2,567
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.35
Median Rent
$969
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
57%
Appreciation 1yr %
0.05%
Pandemic Gain %
59%
Recession Drop %
-4.3%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
97.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
51.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
75.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
170
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
1.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
18.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
55.8
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 78501: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78501?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78501 is $161,000, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78501?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78501 is $2,567, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78501 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78501 cost about 3.35× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78501?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78501 is $969 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78501?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78501 have moved 57% over the past five years (0.05% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78501?
- ZIP Code 78501 averages 75.5°F year-round, summer highs near 97.6°F, winter lows around 51.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78501 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78501's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.8 (lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →