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U.S. ZIP Code · TX77597

Chambers County · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Typical home value

$327,257[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.4%
5-year / yr
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
+15.2%
vs metro
+18.8%
vs state
+25.0%
ZIP 77597 location in TX
Location of ZIP 77597 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 77597 is worth $327,257 — 18.8% above the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.4%. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,800[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
623[3]
Median household income
[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+570[5]
Moved in
2,155
Moved out
1,585

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$1,655
Loan principal$261,806
Down payment$65,451
Total interest paid$333,919

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$2,244
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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
29th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77597?
The typical home in 77597 is worth $327,257, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77597?
Home values in 77597 are up 1.4% over the past year.
What is the property tax rate in 77597?
The effective property tax rate in 77597 is 1.2% — roughly $3,800 a year on a typical home.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Sugar Land, TX

    Typical home
    $327,429
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $327,920
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Santa Fe, TX

    Typical home
    $328,677
    Gross yield
  • Wallis, TX

    Typical home
    $330,824
    Gross yield
  • Conroe, TX

    Typical home
    $330,827
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $332,482
    Gross yield
    4.4%

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