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ZIP Code 78620

Hays, Texas

FIPS 78620

Juniper

ZIP Code 78620 is in the top 12% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$676,500

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

71.6

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

22,860

Median Age

42.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$676,500

Higher than 94%

Median Property Tax

$8,670

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.41

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$1,965

Higher than 93%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.5%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-1.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

93.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

40.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

67.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

105.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

28.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

36

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

71.6

Higher than 58%

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 78620: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78620?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78620 is $676,500, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78620?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78620 is $8,670, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78620 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78620 cost about 4.41× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78620?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78620 is $1,965 a month, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78620?
Home prices in ZIP Code 78620 have moved 51% over the past five years (6.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78620?
ZIP Code 78620 averages 67.4°F year-round, summer highs near 93.5°F, winter lows around 40.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78620 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78620's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.6 (higher than 58% 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 →