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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78947

Lee County

Typical home value

$418,422[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.9%
5-year / yr
+5.1%
10-year / yr
+7.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+47.3%
vs metro
vs state
+59.9%
ZIP 78947 location in TX
Location of ZIP 78947 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 78947 is worth $418,422. Over the past year, values have risen 1.9%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,450[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
5,044[3]
Median household income
$84,649[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+93[5]
Moved in
489
Moved out
396

Schools

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

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • LEXINGTON EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · LEXINGTON ISD

    488 students

  • LEXINGTON H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · LEXINGTON ISD

    354 students

  • LEXINGTON MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LEXINGTON ISD

    224 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$2,116
Loan principal$334,738
Down payment$83,684
Total interest paid$426,940

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$2,750
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 78947?
The typical home in 78947 is worth $418,422, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78947?
Home values in 78947 are up 1.9% over the past year, and up 5.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 78947?
The effective property tax rate in 78947 is 0.8% — roughly $3,450 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78947?
ZIP code 78947 has a population of 5,044 and a median household income of $84,649.

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