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ZIP Code 78947

Lee, Texas

FIPS 78947

Juniper

ZIP Code 78947 is in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$319,600

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87.8

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,044

Median Age

42.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$319,600

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$3,349

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.78

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,068

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3.1%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

0.44%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

94.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

40.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

68.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

110.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

26.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

87.8

Higher than 82%

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 78947: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78947?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78947 is $319,600, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78947?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78947 is $3,349, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78947 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78947 cost about 3.78× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78947?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78947 is $1,068 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78947?
Home prices in ZIP Code 78947 have moved 55% 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 78947?
ZIP Code 78947 averages 68.1°F year-round, summer highs near 94.2°F, winter lows around 40.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 78947 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78947's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.8 (higher than 82% 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 →