How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77581?

The typical home in 77581 is worth $373,541, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 77581?

Home values in 77581 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 77581?

A typical home in 77581 rents for about $1,895 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.1%.

What is the property tax rate in 77581?

The effective property tax rate in 77581 is 1.7% — roughly $6,447 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 77581 has a population of 51,332 and a median household income of $111,139.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · TX77581

Brazoria County · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Typical home value

$373,541^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -0.1%
5-year / yr: +4.7%
10-year / yr: +4.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +31.5%
vs metro: +35.6%
vs state: +42.7%

Price history

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

The typical home in 77581 is worth $373,541 — 35.6% above the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,895 a month — a 6.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent: $1,895^[2]
Gross yield: 6.1%^[2]
Cap rate: 3.7%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 1.7%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $6,447^[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population: 51,332^[3]
Median household income: $111,139^[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration: +2,545^[5]
Moved in: 12,703
Moved out: 10,158

Schools

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

Public schools: 17
Elementary: 8
Middle: 6
High: 3

PEARLAND H S
High · Grades 9–12 · PEARLAND ISD
3,400 students
GLENDA DAWSON H S
High · Grades 8–12 · PEARLAND ISD
2,548 students
PEARLAND J H WEST
Middle · Grades 7–8 · PEARLAND ISD
932 students
LEON H SABLATURA MIDDLE
Middle · Grades 5–6 · PEARLAND ISD
923 students
E A LAWHON EL
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · PEARLAND ISD
814 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 yield6.1%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%

Annual rent$22,741

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$1,889

Loan principal$298,833

Down payment$74,708

Total interest paid$381,145

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 ratio1.45

Monthly cost to own$2,739

Monthly rent$1,895

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: 88th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 40th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 90th percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77581?: The typical home in 77581 is worth $373,541, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77581?: Home values in 77581 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 77581?: A typical home in 77581 rents for about $1,895 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 77581?: The effective property tax rate in 77581 is 1.7% — roughly $6,447 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 77581?: ZIP code 77581 has a population of 51,332 and a median household income of $111,139.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

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$376,185
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$376,667
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77386
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$369,988
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$369,469
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77423
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Typical home
$368,753
Gross yield
6.3%
77407
Houston, TX
Typical home
$379,504
Gross yield
5.2%

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