The basics
Total Population
8,400
Median Age
33.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$87,800
Lower than 85%
Median Property Tax
$1,500
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.97
Lower than 76%
Median Rent
$844
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
96.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
50.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
74.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
166.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
1.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
24.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
75.8
Higher than 64%
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 78543: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78543?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78543 is $87,800, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78543?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78543 is $1,500, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78543 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78543 cost about 1.97× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78543?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78543 is $844 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78543?
- ZIP Code 78543 averages 74.7°F year-round, summer highs near 96.2°F, winter lows around 50.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78543 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78543's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.8 (higher than 64% 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 →