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ZIP Code 78521

Cameron, Texas

FIPS 78521

Juniper

ZIP Code 78521 is in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 18th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$99,700

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.6

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

87,380

Median Age

31.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$99,700

Lower than 82%

Median Property Tax

$1,545

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.24

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$889

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.71%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-0.76%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

95.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

54.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

76.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

140.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

1

Annual Precipitation (in)

27.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.6

Near median

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 78521: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78521?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78521 is $99,700, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78521?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78521 is $1,545, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78521 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78521 cost about 2.24× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78521?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78521 is $889 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78521?
Home prices in ZIP Code 78521 have moved 60% over the past five years (0.71% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78521?
ZIP Code 78521 averages 76.2°F year-round, summer highs near 95.1°F, winter lows around 54.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 78521 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78521's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.6 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →