The basics
Total Population
2,039
Median Age
43.9
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Rent
$948
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
95.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
51.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
75
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
160.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
1
Annual Precipitation (in)
25.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
95.4
Higher than 93%
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 78579: frequently asked questions
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78579?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78579 is $948 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78579?
- ZIP Code 78579 averages 75°F year-round, summer highs near 95.9°F, winter lows around 51.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78579 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78579's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.4 (higher than 93% 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 →