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ZIP Code 78957

Bastrop, Texas

FIPS 78957

Juniper

ZIP Code 78957 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$259,900

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,543

Median Age

41.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$259,900

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$3,447

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.76

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,383

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.8%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

2.4%

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)

37.1

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 78957: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78957?
The median home value in ZIP Code 78957 is $259,900, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78957?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78957 is $3,447, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 78957 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 78957 cost about 3.76× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78957?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78957 is $1,383 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78957?
Home prices in ZIP Code 78957 have moved 56% over the past five years (7.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78957?
ZIP Code 78957 averages 68.5°F year-round, summer highs near 95°F, winter lows around 40.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 78957 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78957'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 →