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ZIP Code 78503

Hidalgo, Texas

FIPS 78503

Juniper

ZIP Code 78503 is in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$150,900

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

27%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

65.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

22,621

Median Age

32.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$150,900

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$2,850

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.83

Near median

Median Rent

$1,110

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

27%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

7%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-9.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

98.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

54.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

77.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

177.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

0.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

22.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.2

Near median

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 78503: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78503?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78503 is $150,900, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78503?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78503 is $2,850, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78503 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78503 cost about 2.83× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78503?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78503 is $1,110 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78503?
Home prices in ZIP Code 78503 have moved 27% over the past five years (7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78503?
ZIP Code 78503 averages 77.4°F year-round, summer highs near 98.5°F, winter lows around 54.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78503 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78503's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →