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Zcta 77657, TX — ZIP 77657

Population: 22,258 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 77657 (Zcta 77657, TX) is $281,015 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $340,026 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,723/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$281,015

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$281,015
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+1.8%
5-year appreciation
+11.4%
10-year appreciation
+44.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$281,015
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$340,026
Median list price
$310,000
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
+7.1%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
84
For-sale inventory
106
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
86
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
115 days
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,723/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$840/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,630/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
LUMBERTON H S, LUMBERTON MIDDLE, LUMBERTON PRI, LUMBERTON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCH, LUMBERTON INT

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hurricane, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Star Lake Canal (24.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
63.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,090
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,294

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Thicket National Preserve (20 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Hawthorne Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ALTUS LUMBERTON HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+222 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
8.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
53.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,042
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
74.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,627
Average weekly wage
$993
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
315

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 77657State medianUS median
Median home value$281,015$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$340,026$285,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,723/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,042$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 77657?
$281,015.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77657?
$340,026.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77657?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77657?
Typical rent: $1,723/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 77657?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hurricane, tornado.
Is ZIP 77657 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 77657?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 77657?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 77657?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 77657?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 77657 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 77657?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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