The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75936 sells for about $372,500, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 75936 — Chester
The housing market in 75936 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural East Texas community. Prices have seen modest appreciation, but the market remains stable with limited new development activity. Buyers are primarily local residents or those seeking rural property.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable land and housing options, away from major urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 13.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 75936, Tyler County TX
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by the Chester Independent School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment.
The area is subject to standard East Texas weather risks, including heavy rainfall and potential wind damage; flood insurance is recommended for low-lying parcels.
Economic momentum is largely driven by local agriculture, timber, and small-scale service industries with limited large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment hubs in Woodville or Lufkin.
The area offers access to rural outdoor activities, including proximity to the Angelina National Forest and local fishing spots.
The rental market is limited, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.
The local economy is anchored by timber production, agriculture, and small-scale retail services.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to Chester ISD and Tyler County tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and windstorm risk factors common to East Texas.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides extensive hiking, hunting, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.