The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77335 sells for about $165,000, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 77335 — Goodrich
The 77335 housing market remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with rural East Texas trends. Market activity is driven by local demand for affordable single-family homes, though limited supply and rural geography constrain transaction volume. Data reflects a quiet market where price growth is supported by low entry costs rather than speculative development.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle, as it offers affordable housing options compared to larger metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 6.8% · poverty 15.4% — 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 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 77335, Polk County TX
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by the Goodrich Independent School District, which generally serves a rural student population.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks common to East Texas; property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm exposure.
Economic momentum is largely tied to regional timber, agriculture, 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).
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes, with travel times to regional employment hubs like Livingston or Huntsville often exceeding 30 minutes.
Recreational opportunities are centered on rural outdoor activities, including proximity to Lake Livingston and local forest areas for fishing, boating, and hiking.
The rental market is characterized by low-density single-family housing with limited multi-family inventory and stable, modest rent growth.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale retail services, with many residents commuting to larger nearby towns for employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via state highways; there is no public transit infrastructure.
Development is primarily limited to low-density residential and agricultural land use with no major commercial projects currently reported.
The Polk County Appraisal District manages property assessments, focusing on agricultural and residential valuations.
Parcels are subject to Goodrich ISD taxes and potential special utility district assessments for water and waste services.
Property insurance markets are sensitive to regional storm and wildfire risks, leading to moderate to high premium pressure.
Texas operates under a non-judicial foreclosure doctrine, allowing for relatively rapid processing of defaults.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 77335 profile.
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.
Major regional reservoir providing fishing, boating, and water recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.