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ZIP Code 78737

Hays, Texas

FIPS 78737

Juniper

ZIP Code 78737 is in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$765,000

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.8

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,023

Median Age

39.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$765,000

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.53

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$2,131

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3.1%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

69%

Recession Drop %

-0.55%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

93.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

40.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

67.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

105.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

28.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.8

Higher than 61%

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 78737: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78737?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78737 is $765,000, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78737?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78737 is $10,001, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78737 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78737 cost about 4.53× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78737?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78737 is $2,131 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78737?
Home prices in ZIP Code 78737 have moved 53% over the past five years (-3.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78737?
ZIP Code 78737 averages 67.4°F year-round, summer highs near 93.5°F, winter lows around 40.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78737 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78737's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.8 (higher than 61% 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 →