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ZIP Code 78550

Cameron, Texas

FIPS 78550

Juniper

ZIP Code 78550 is in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$131,100

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

53,335

Median Age

33.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$131,100

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$1,820

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.68

Lower than 58%

Median Rent

$900

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.32%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-1.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

96.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

51.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

74.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

163

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

1.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

24

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.4

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 78550: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78550?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78550 is $131,100, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78550?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78550 is $1,820, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78550 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78550 cost about 2.68× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78550?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78550 is $900 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78550?
Home prices in ZIP Code 78550 have moved 53% over the past five years (0.32% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78550?
ZIP Code 78550 averages 74.9°F year-round, summer highs near 96.1°F, winter lows around 51.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78550 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78550's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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