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Poth, TX — ZIP 78147

Population: 1,532 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 78147 (Poth, TX) is $246,940 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $438,500 after a median 68 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$246,940

Typical home value

+0.2%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$246,940
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
-5.8%
5-year appreciation
+1.0%
10-year appreciation
+31.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$273,310
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$438,500
Median list price
$380,000
Median price per sqft
$187
1-year sale-price change
+27.1%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
95.2%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
-1.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,099/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,196/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,441/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,864/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,163/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.5 : 1
Schools include
POTH EL, POTH H S, POTH J H

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, inland flooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
8
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
8
Days with Good air quality
362
Highest AQI recorded (year)
41

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,142
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,375

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (27 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Haverlah East Farm Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF) (30 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
25
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, GUADALUPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CONNALLY MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+530 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
34.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,717
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
63.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,914
Average weekly wage
$1,031
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
127

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 78147State medianUS median
Typical home value$246,940$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$438,500$285,000$325,000
Median days on market68 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,717$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 78147?
$246,940.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78147?
$438,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78147?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78147?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,441/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78147?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, inland flooding, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 78147 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 78147. 8 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78147?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78147?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78147?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78147?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 78147 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 78147?
Good. Median AQI: 8. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78147?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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