The basics
Total Population
7,573
Median Age
40.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$324,000
Median Property Tax
$2,552
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.88
Median Rent
$1,230
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
56%
Appreciation 1yr %
2.5%
Pandemic Gain %
61%
Recession Drop %
-8.3%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
93.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
41.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
67.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
102.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
19.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
32.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
60.2
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 78605: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78605?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78605 is $324,000, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78605?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78605 is $2,552, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78605 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78605 cost about 3.88× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78605?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78605 is $1,230 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78605?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78605 have moved 56% over the past five years (2.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78605?
- ZIP Code 78605 averages 67.4°F year-round, summer highs near 93.3°F, winter lows around 41.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78605 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78605's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.2 (lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →