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U.S. ZIP Code · TX77340

Walker County

Typical home value

$282,191[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.1%
5-year / yr
+3.0%
10-year / yr
+4.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
≈ U.S. median
vs metro
vs state
+7.8%
ZIP 77340 location in TX
Location of ZIP 77340 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 77340 is worth $282,191. Over the past year, values have risen 1.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,210 a month — a 5.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,210[2]
Gross yield
5.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,040[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Walker County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
37,517[3]
Median household income
$48,538[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Walker County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+366[5]
Moved in
2,653
Moved out
2,287

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
0
  • STEWART EL

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · HUNTSVILLE ISD

    531 students

  • IGNITE COMMUNITY SCHOOL - HUNTSVILLE

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES

    403 students

  • GIBBS PRE-K CENTER

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · HUNTSVILLE ISD

    301 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%
Annual rent$14,520

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,427
Loan principal$225,753
Down payment$56,438
Total interest paid$287,935

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.58
Monthly cost to own$1,916
Monthly rent$1,210

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77340?
The typical home in 77340 is worth $282,191, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77340?
Home values in 77340 are up 1.1% over the past year, and up 3.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 77340?
A typical home in 77340 rents for about $1,210 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 77340?
The effective property tax rate in 77340 is 1.1% — roughly $3,040 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 77340?
ZIP code 77340 has a population of 37,517 and a median household income of $48,538.

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