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ZIP Code 78629

Gonzales, Texas

FIPS 78629

Juniper

ZIP Code 78629 is in the top 35% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$206,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

97.8

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,740

Median Age

36

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$206,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,490

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.47

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$829

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

37%

Higher than 59%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.63%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

76%

Recession Drop %

-8.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

93.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

41.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

68.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

113

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

19.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

97.8

Higher than 97%

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 78629: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78629?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78629 is $206,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78629?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78629 is $2,490, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78629 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78629 cost about 3.47× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78629?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78629 is $829 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78629?
Home prices in ZIP Code 78629 have moved 37% over the past five years (-0.63% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78629?
ZIP Code 78629 averages 68.8°F year-round, summer highs near 93.9°F, winter lows around 41.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 78629 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78629's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.8 (higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →