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ZIP Code 78548

Starr, Texas

FIPS 78548

Juniper

ZIP Code 78548 is in the top 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 10th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 40th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$54,400

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.2

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,341

Median Age

29.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$54,400

Lower than 90%

Median Property Tax

$503

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.46

Lower than 84%

Median Rent

$791

Lower than 60%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

98.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

47.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

74.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

186.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

5.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

22.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.2

Higher than 79%

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 78548: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78548?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78548 is $54,400, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78548?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78548 is $503, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78548 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78548 cost about 1.46× the median household income, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78548?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78548 is $791 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78548?
ZIP Code 78548 averages 74.4°F year-round, summer highs near 98.9°F, winter lows around 47.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78548 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78548's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.2 (higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →