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ZIP Code 78676

Hays, Texas

FIPS 78676

Juniper

ZIP Code 78676 is in the top 34% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$511,600

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.6

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,822

Median Age

50.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$511,600

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$5,892

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.86

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$1,589

Higher than 85%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.1%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

61%

Recession Drop %

0.19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

93.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

41.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

68.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

103

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

18

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.6

Higher than 68%

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 78676: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78676?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78676 is $511,600, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78676?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78676 is $5,892, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78676 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78676 cost about 5.86× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78676?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78676 is $1,589 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78676?
Home prices in ZIP Code 78676 have moved 43% over the past five years (0.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78676?
ZIP Code 78676 averages 68.1°F year-round, summer highs near 93.6°F, winter lows around 41.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78676 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78676's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.6 (higher than 68% 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 →