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ZIP Code 78598

Willacy, Texas

FIPS 78598

Juniper

ZIP Code 78598 is in the bottom 4% nationally for FEMA risk score.

FEMA Risk Score

97.1

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

245

Median Age

60.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Property Tax

$1,804

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

52.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

73.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

67.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

1.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

25.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

97.1

Higher than 96%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 78598: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78598?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78598 is $1,804.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78598?
ZIP Code 78598 averages 73.4°F year-round, summer highs near 90.7°F, winter lows around 52.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78598 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78598'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 →