How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77539?

The typical home in 77539 is worth $283,516, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 77539?

Home values in 77539 are down 2.4% over the past year, and up 3.2% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 77539?

A typical home in 77539 rents for about $1,757 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.4%.

What is the property tax rate in 77539?

The effective property tax rate in 77539 is 1.5% — roughly $4,340 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 77539 has a population of 49,375 and a median household income of $89,111.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · TX77539

Galveston County · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Typical home value

$283,516^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -2.4%
5-year / yr: +3.2%
10-year / yr: +4.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.: ≈ U.S. median
vs metro: +2.9%
vs state: +8.3%

Price history

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

The typical home in 77539 is worth $283,516 — 2.9% above the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,757 a month — a 7.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent: $1,757^[2]
Gross yield: 7.4%^[2]
Cap rate: 4.5%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 1.5%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $4,340^[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population: 49,375^[3]
Median household income: $89,111^[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration: +809^[5]
Moved in: 10,666
Moved out: 9,857

Schools

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

Public schools: 16
Elementary: 7
Middle: 2
High: 4

DICKINSON H S
High · Grades 9–12 · DICKINSON ISD
3,763 students
EUGENE 'GENE' KRANZ J H
Middle · Grades 6–8 · DICKINSON ISD
993 students
R D MCADAMS J H
Middle · Grades 6–8 · DICKINSON ISD
854 students
JOHN AND SHAMARION BARBER MIDDLE
Elementary · Grades 4–5 · DICKINSON ISD
620 students
HUGHES ROAD EL
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · DICKINSON ISD
611 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield7.4%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.5%

Annual rent$21,085

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,434

Loan principal$226,813

Down payment$56,703

Total interest paid$289,287

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.16

Monthly cost to own$2,031

Monthly rent$1,757

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: 37th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 66th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 72nd percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77539?: The typical home in 77539 is worth $283,516, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77539?: Home values in 77539 are down 2.4% over the past year, and up 3.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 77539?: A typical home in 77539 rents for about $1,757 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 77539?: The effective property tax rate in 77539 is 1.5% — roughly $4,340 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 77539?: ZIP code 77539 has a population of 49,375 and a median household income of $89,111.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

77471 vs 77539 →
Rosenberg, TX
Typical home
$283,123
Gross yield
7.2%
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Oakhurst CDP, TX
Typical home
$282,476
Gross yield
—
77536
Deer Park, TX
Typical home
$281,570
Gross yield
6.9%
77417
Beasley, TX
Typical home
$281,470
Gross yield
—
77445
Pine Island, TX
Typical home
$281,224
Gross yield
—
77545
Fresno CDP, TX
Typical home
$281,124
Gross yield
9.6%

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