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ZIP Code 78666

Hays, Texas

FIPS 78666

Juniper

ZIP Code 78666 is in the top 37% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$306,700

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

88,583

Median Age

26.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$306,700

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$4,193

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.6

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$1,319

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.7%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

3.6%

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)

37.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75

Higher than 63%

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 78666: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78666?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78666 is $306,700, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78666?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78666 is $4,193, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78666 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78666 cost about 5.6× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78666?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78666 is $1,319 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78666?
Home prices in ZIP Code 78666 have moved 41% over the past five years (-1.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78666?
ZIP Code 78666 averages 68.6°F year-round, summer highs near 95°F, winter lows around 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 78666 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78666's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75 (higher than 63% 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 →