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U.S. ZIP Code · TX77457

Matagorda County

Typical home value

$300,734[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.9%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+4.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+5.9%
vs metro
vs state
+14.9%
ZIP 77457 location in TX
Location of ZIP 77457 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 77457 is worth $300,734. Over the past year, values have risen 4.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
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Typical annual tax
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#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
353[3]
Median household income
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#Migration

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

Net migration
-3[5]
Moved in
820
Moved out
823

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
0
  • MATAGORDA SCHOOL

    Other · Grades PK–12 · MATAGORDA ISD

    113 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,521
Loan principal$240,587
Down payment$60,147
Total interest paid$306,856

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,072
Monthly rent

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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77457?
The typical home in 77457 is worth $300,734, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77457?
Home values in 77457 are up 4.9% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.

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