The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77039 sells for about $145,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are down 42.13% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 77039 — Houston
The 77039 housing market is currently experiencing a significant correction, with median home prices declining sharply year-over-year. High inventory levels relative to sales volume and economic pressures on local households are driving this downward trend. Rental demand remains a stable component of the market, though rental prices have also seen a slight decline.
This ZIP code is primarily suited for budget-conscious families and commuters who prioritize proximity to Houston's industrial employment hubs over luxury amenities.
Median prices moved down 42.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 24.1% — 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 3.1%/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 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77039, Harris County TX
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Aldine Independent School District, which faces ongoing challenges in academic performance metrics compared to state averages.
The area is located within the Houston metropolitan region, which is subject to significant flood risks from heavy rainfall and tropical weather events.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to industrial corridors in northeast Houston and access to major logistics hubs, though residential development remains modest.
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).
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes, with access to major highways like I-69 and the Sam Houston Tollway providing routes to downtown Houston.
The area features local neighborhood parks and green spaces, with proximity to larger regional recreational facilities and shopping centers in the surrounding Houston suburbs.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant share of the population living in renter-occupied units.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the industrial, logistics, and manufacturing sectors prevalent in the northeast Houston area.
The area is served by a network of arterial roads connecting to major Houston highway corridors, with limited public transit options.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and small-scale commercial improvements along major thoroughfares.
The Harris Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for the county, utilizing mass appraisal techniques.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including MUDs for water and sewer services and the Aldine ISD for education.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and the overall climate-related risk profile of the Texas Gulf Coast.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Census Bureau ZCTA 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.
- Downtown Aquarium4.110 mi
- Cidercade Houston4.510.3 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.49.3 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.613 mi
- Dave & Buster's Houston - Katy Fwy4.211.4 mi
- Reliant Stadium4.616 mi
- Daikin Park4.710.4 mi
- Toyota Center4.610.9 mi
- George R. Brown Convention Center4.510.8 mi
- POST Houston4.69.9 mi
- Discovery Green4.710.7 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.110 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.812.9 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.49.3 mi
- Cidercade Houston4.510.3 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.813.2 mi
- POST Houston4.69.9 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.812.9 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.49.3 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.613 mi
- Discovery Green4.710.7 mi
- MemorialPark4.811.6 mi
- Buffalo Bayou Park4.710.2 mi
- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center4.712 mi
- Eleanor Tinsley Park4.710.3 mi
- Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range4.510.9 mi
- Topgolf Spring4.411.2 mi
- East River 94.410 mi
- Cypresswood Golf Club4.18.8 mi
- Puttery4.79.9 mi
- Willowbrook Mall4.312.7 mi
- Deerbrook Mall4.38.1 mi
- The Houston Farmers Market4.47.2 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.510.3 mi
- Tia Pancha4.33.8 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport46 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.418.4 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.86 mi
- Ember3.15.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides basic outdoor recreation and green space for residents.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 13.8% 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 $124,999 (-13.8% 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.