The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76872 sells for about $325,000, or $310 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 185 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 76872 — Rochelle
The market in 76872 is characterized by low inventory and a focus on large-acreage ranch properties. Prices have seen moderate growth, but sales volume remains very low due to the niche nature of the rural real estate market. Current conditions are stable with no significant development pressure.
This ZIP is best suited for ranch buyers, retirees, and those seeking rural privacy, as the market is dominated by large-acreage properties rather than suburban residential housing.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 185 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 11.8% — 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 11.1%/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 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 76872
Crime rates in the Rochelle area are generally low and consistent with rural Texas trends, though specific localized data is not determinable.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Rochelle Independent School District, which is characterized by small class sizes and a rural community focus.
The area is subject to standard rural Texas risks, including wildfire potential and occasional severe weather, with insurance premiums reflecting regional agricultural and rural exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural and ranching operations, with limited large-scale commercial development or major infrastructure projects currently underway.
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 by personal vehicle, with residents traveling to nearby hubs like Brady or San Saba for employment and services.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and access to rural landscapes, with limited commercial shopping or entertainment venues within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes or mobile homes with low turnover and minimal short-term rental presence.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, ranching, and local service industries, with limited industrial or corporate presence.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The county appraisal districts manage assessments with a focus on agricultural valuation for large tracts.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level hospital or emergency service district levies.
Property insurance costs are influenced by rural wildfire risk and the distance to emergency services.
Net domestic migration is stable, with a slight trend toward rural relocation from urban centers.
Texas follows a non-judicial foreclosure process with relatively short notice periods for default.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) seller's disclosure notice regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from 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.
Local community space for outdoor gatherings.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 47.4% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $479,000 (+47.4% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.