The basics
Total Population
5,243
Median Age
43.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$248,600
Median Property Tax
$2,128
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.66
Median Rent
$1,031
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
72%
Pandemic Gain %
64%
Recession Drop %
2.8%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
93.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
41.6
Avg Temperature (°F)
67.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
100.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
11.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
40.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
74.5
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 78956: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78956?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78956 is $248,600, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78956?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78956 is $2,128, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78956 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78956 cost about 3.66× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78956?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78956 is $1,031 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78956?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78956 have moved 72% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78956?
- ZIP Code 78956 averages 67.9°F year-round, summer highs near 93.3°F, winter lows around 41.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 78956 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78956's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.5 (higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →