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ZIP Code 78606

Blanco, Texas

FIPS 78606

Juniper

ZIP Code 78606 is in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 84th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 21% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$437,600

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.1

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,272

Median Age

48.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$437,600

Higher than 84%

Median Property Tax

$4,591

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.62

Higher than 82%

Median Rent

$963

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.6%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-6.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

65.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

95.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

44

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.1

Higher than 79%

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 78606: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78606?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78606 is $437,600, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78606?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78606 is $4,591, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78606 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78606 cost about 4.62× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78606?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78606 is $963 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78606?
Home prices in ZIP Code 78606 have moved 63% over the past five years (-2.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78606?
ZIP Code 78606 averages 65.5°F year-round, summer highs near 92.4°F, winter lows around 37.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78606 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78606's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.1 (higher than 79% 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 →