The basics
Total Population
7,863
Median Age
43.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$217,500
Median Property Tax
$2,682
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.77
Median Rent
$1,038
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
50%
Appreciation 1yr %
5%
Pandemic Gain %
59%
Recession Drop %
3.4%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
96.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
41.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
69.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
118
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
29
Annual Precipitation (in)
35.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
76
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 78648: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78648?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78648 is $217,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78648?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78648 is $2,682, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78648 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78648 cost about 3.77× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78648?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78648 is $1,038 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78648?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78648 have moved 50% over the past five years (5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78648?
- ZIP Code 78648 averages 69.4°F year-round, summer highs near 96.2°F, winter lows around 41.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 78648 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78648's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76 (higher than 64% 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 →