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U.S. ZIP Code · TX77990

Refugio County

Typical home value

$132,934[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-6.2%
5-year / yr
-5.7%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-53.2%
vs metro
vs state
-49.2%
ZIP 77990 location in TX
Location of ZIP 77990 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 77990 is worth $132,934. Over the past year, values have fallen 6.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,234[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
590[3]
Median household income
$75,417[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+18[5]
Moved in
158
Moved out
140

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • AUSTWELL-TIVOLI EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · AUSTWELL-TIVOLI ISD

    71 students

  • AUSTWELL-TIVOLI H S

    High · Grades 7–12 · AUSTWELL-TIVOLI ISD

    68 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$672
Loan principal$106,347
Down payment$26,587
Total interest paid$135,640

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$886
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 77990?
The typical home in 77990 is worth $132,934, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77990?
Home values in 77990 are down 6.2% over the past year, and down 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 77990?
The effective property tax rate in 77990 is 0.9% — roughly $1,234 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 77990?
ZIP code 77990 has a population of 590 and a median household income of $75,417.

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