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ZIP Code 78656

Hays, Texas

FIPS 78656

Juniper

ZIP Code 78656 is in the top 36% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$238,100

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.9

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,847

Median Age

32.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$238,100

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$3,762

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.93

Near median

Median Rent

$1,629

Higher than 86%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

95

Winter Avg Low (°F)

40.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

68.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

116.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

19.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.9

Lower than 64%

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 78656: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78656?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78656 is $238,100, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78656?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78656 is $3,762, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78656 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78656 cost about 2.93× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78656?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78656 is $1,629 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78656?
ZIP Code 78656 averages 68.6°F year-round, summer highs near 95°F, winter lows around 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78656 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78656's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.9 (lower 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 →