The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75972 sells for about $165,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 75972 — San Augustine
The housing market in 75972 is characterized by low transaction volume and stagnant price growth, reflecting the broader economic challenges of a rural East Texas community. High poverty rates and a shrinking population base continue to exert downward pressure on demand, resulting in a high months-of-supply figure. Market activity remains limited to local buyers, with little evidence of speculative investment or new development.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees or those seeking a low-cost, rural lifestyle, as well as outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize proximity to national forests and lakes over urban amenities.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 8.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.2% · poverty 24.5% — a mixed stability 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 4.1%/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 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 75972, San Augustine County TX
The area is served by the San Augustine Independent School District, which generally faces challenges typical of rural East Texas districts regarding funding and academic performance metrics.
The region is prone to severe thunderstorms and occasional wind damage, with flood risks primarily concentrated near local creeks and the Angelina National Forest periphery.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy anchored by agriculture, timber, and public sector employment; there is minimal 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).
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby hubs like Lufkin or Nacogdoches for major employment, often involving drives exceeding 30-45 minutes.
The area offers proximity to the Angelina National Forest and Sam Rayburn Reservoir, providing significant opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most stock consisting of older single-family homes and small multi-family units.
The economy is heavily reliant on timber, agriculture, and local government services, with limited diversification into other sectors.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to state highways; there is no public transit system serving the area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently in the pipeline for this rural ZIP code.
The San Augustine County Appraisal District manages property assessments, which are generally updated annually based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to county, city, and school district taxes, with no significant MUD or PID activity reported.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional exposure to wind and hail events common in East Texas.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Point2Homes profiles.
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.
Large federal forest offering extensive hiking and outdoor recreation.
Major regional destination for fishing and water sports.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.