The basics
Total Population
51,710
Median Age
27.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$156,700
Median Property Tax
$2,462
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.96
Median Rent
$961
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
51%
Appreciation 1yr %
-5.6%
Pandemic Gain %
51%
Recession Drop %
-9.4%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
95.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
48.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
73.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
182.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
2.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
20.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
72.9
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 78541: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78541?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78541 is $156,700, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78541?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78541 is $2,462, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78541 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78541 cost about 2.96× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78541?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78541 is $961 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78541?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78541 have moved 51% over the past five years (-5.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78541?
- ZIP Code 78541 averages 73.4°F year-round, summer highs near 95.5°F, winter lows around 48.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78541 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78541's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.9 (higher than 60% 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 →