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ZIP Code 78578

Cameron, Texas

FIPS 78578

Juniper

ZIP Code 78578 is in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 28% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$196,200

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.8

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,016

Median Age

49

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$196,200

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,954

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.78

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$749

Lower than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1%

Higher than 64%

Pandemic Gain %

66%

Recession Drop %

-9.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

53.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

74

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

95.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

0.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

28.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.8

Higher than 72%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.09

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 78578: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78578?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78578 is $196,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78578?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78578 is $2,954, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78578 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78578 cost about 3.78× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78578?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78578 is $749 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78578?
Home prices in ZIP Code 78578 have moved 64% over the past five years (-1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78578?
ZIP Code 78578 averages 74°F year-round, summer highs near 91.1°F, winter lows around 53.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78578 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78578's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.8 (higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.09 per $1,000 of building value.

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