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ZIP Code 78610

Hays, Texas

FIPS 78610

Juniper

ZIP Code 78610 is in the top 39% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$408,000

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

69.8

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

48,319

Median Age

36.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$408,000

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$7,555

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.41

Higher than 63%

Median Rent

$1,867

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3.6%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

62%

Recession Drop %

-2.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

95

Winter Avg Low (°F)

38.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

67.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

121.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

29.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

41

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

69.8

Higher than 56%

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 78610: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78610?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78610 is $408,000, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78610?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78610 is $7,555, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78610 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78610 cost about 3.41× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78610?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78610 is $1,867 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78610?
Home prices in ZIP Code 78610 have moved 40% over the past five years (-3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78610?
ZIP Code 78610 averages 67.3°F year-round, summer highs near 95°F, winter lows around 38.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78610 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78610's FEMA National Risk Index score is 69.8 (higher than 56% 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 →