The basics
Total Population
14,498
Median Age
31.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$163,600
Median Property Tax
$3,264
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.75
Median Rent
$842
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
27%
Pandemic Gain %
39%
Recession Drop %
-14%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
98.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
54.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
77.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
177.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
0.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
22.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
58.1
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 78557: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78557?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78557 is $163,600, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78557?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78557 is $3,264, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78557 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78557 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78557?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78557 is $842 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78557?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78557 have moved 27% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78557?
- ZIP Code 78557 averages 77.4°F year-round, summer highs near 98.5°F, winter lows around 54.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78557 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78557's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.1 (lower than 59% 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 →