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ZIP Code 78597

Cameron, Texas

FIPS 78597

Juniper

ZIP Code 78597 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 4% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 4% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$527,200

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

97

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,935

Median Age

61

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$527,200

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$5,975

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.71

Higher than 96%

Median Rent

$1,521

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95%

Appreciation 1yr %

-14%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

94%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

53.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

74.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

121.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

0.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

23.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

97

Higher than 96%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.14

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 78597: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78597?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78597 is $527,200, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78597?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78597 is $5,975, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78597 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78597 cost about 7.71× the median household income, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78597?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78597 is $1,521 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78597?
Home prices in ZIP Code 78597 have moved 71% over the past five years (-14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78597?
ZIP Code 78597 averages 74.8°F year-round, summer highs near 92.5°F, winter lows around 53.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78597 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78597's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97 (higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.14 per $1,000 of building value.

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