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ZIP Code 78588

Starr, Texas

FIPS 78588

Juniper

ZIP Code 78588 is in the top 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 10th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$52,800

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

289

Median Age

41.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$52,800

Lower than 90%

Median Property Tax

$633

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

0.56

Lower than 88%

Median Rent

$520

Lower than 76%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

96.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

49.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

73.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

170.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

2.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

24.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48

Lower than 70%

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 78588: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78588?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78588 is $52,800, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78588?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78588 is $633, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78588 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78588 cost about 0.56× the median household income, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78588?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78588 is $520 a month, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78588?
ZIP Code 78588 averages 73.4°F year-round, summer highs near 96.8°F, winter lows around 49.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78588 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78588's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48 (lower than 70% 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 →