The basics
Total Population
1,457
Median Age
41.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$55,500
Lower than 90%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
0.54
Lower than 88%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
96.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
49.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
74.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
161.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
3.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
25.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
97.1
Higher than 96%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.02
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ZIP Code 78561: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78561?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78561 is $55,500, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- Is ZIP Code 78561 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78561 cost about 0.54× the median household income, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78561?
- ZIP Code 78561 averages 74.4°F year-round, summer highs near 96.8°F, winter lows around 49.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78561 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78561's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.1 (higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →