The basics
Total Population
760
Median Age
49.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$285,000
Higher than 67%
Median Property Tax
$4,175
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.44
Higher than 80%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
95
Winter Avg Low (°F)
40.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
68.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
124
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
33.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
39.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
80
Higher than 70%
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 78949: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78949?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78949 is $285,000, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78949?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78949 is $4,175, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78949 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78949 cost about 4.44× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78949?
- ZIP Code 78949 averages 68.5°F year-round, summer highs near 95°F, winter lows around 40.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 78949 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78949's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80 (higher than 70% 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 →