The basics
Total Population
1,070
Median Age
40.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$128,600
Lower than 73%
Median Property Tax
$1,588
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.37
Lower than 66%
Median Rent
$836
Lower than 56%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
96.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
40.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
69.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
127.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
25.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
25.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
98.4
Higher than 98%
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 78870: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78870?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78870 is $128,600, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78870?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78870 is $1,588, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78870 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78870 cost about 2.37× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78870?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78870 is $836 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78870?
- ZIP Code 78870 averages 69.6°F year-round, summer highs near 96.1°F, winter lows around 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78870 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78870's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.4 (higher than 98% 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 →