HousingHandbookReference data

U.S. ZIP Code · TX77979

Calhoun County

Typical home value

$187,382[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.7%
5-year / yr
+1.2%
10-year / yr
+3.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-34.0%
vs metro
vs state
-28.4%
ZIP 77979 location in TX
Location of ZIP 77979 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 77979 is worth $187,382. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,018[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Calhoun 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
Very Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
16,488[3]
Median household income
$77,039[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+12[5]
Moved in
483
Moved out
471

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • CALHOUN H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · CALHOUN COUNTY ISD

    995 students

  • JACKSON/ROOSEVELT EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · CALHOUN COUNTY ISD

    842 students

  • TRAVIS MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · CALHOUN COUNTY ISD

    695 students

  • HARRISON/JEFFERSON/MADISON EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · CALHOUN COUNTY ISD

    692 students

  • HOPE H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · CALHOUN COUNTY ISD

    30 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$948
Loan principal$149,906
Down payment$37,476
Total interest paid$191,197

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$1,272
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
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77979?
The typical home in 77979 is worth $187,382, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77979?
Home values in 77979 are down 0.7% over the past year, and up 1.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 77979?
The effective property tax rate in 77979 is 1.1% — roughly $2,018 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 77979?
ZIP code 77979 has a population of 16,488 and a median household income of $77,039.

Compare ZIPs

Pit ZIP 77979 against any other ZIP — full side-by-side table.

Compare 77979

#Jump to section