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ZIP Code 78959

Gonzales, Texas

FIPS 78959

Juniper

ZIP Code 78959 is in the bottom 13% nationally for FEMA risk score.

FEMA Risk Score

91.2

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,157

Median Age

49.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Property Tax

$1,912

Cost of living & affordability

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Median Rent

$936

Near median

Climate & weather

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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)

36.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

91.2

Higher than 87%

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 78959: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78959?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78959 is $1,912.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78959?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78959 is $936 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78959?
ZIP Code 78959 averages 67.9°F year-round, summer highs near 93.3°F, winter lows around 41.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 78959 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 78959's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.2 (higher than 87% 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 →