The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77623 sells for about $155,000, or $132 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 77623 — High Island
The housing market in 77623 remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation and low inventory levels. Market activity is driven by local demand for rural residential properties, though growth is tempered by flood-risk considerations and limited new construction. Figures for specific metrics like price-cut percentage are estimated based on regional trends as exact ZIP-level data is not currently published.
This ZIP is best suited for families and long-term residents who prioritize a quiet, rural lifestyle and are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment centers in the Golden Triangle.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 9.2% — 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 3.6%/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 4.6%/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 77623, Jefferson County TX
Crime rates in the area are generally lower than the regional average for Southeast Texas, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends over the last 24 months.
Schools serving the area are part of the Hamshire-Fannett ISD, which is generally characterized as a small, community-focused district with moderate academic performance ratings.
The area is located in a high-risk flood zone due to its proximity to the Gulf Coast and low-lying topography, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is tied to the industrial and petrochemical sectors in the nearby Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area, with limited new residential development occurring within the ZIP itself.
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 primarily commute by car to employment hubs in Beaumont or Port Arthur, with average commute times exceeding 30 minutes due to reliance on regional highway corridors.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, featuring access to local fishing spots, small community parks, and proximity to the Big Thicket National Preserve for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family rentals, with limited multi-family options available in the immediate area.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the petrochemical and refining industries located in the Beaumont-Port Arthur MSA, which serve as the primary employment base.
Transportation is almost exclusively automobile-dependent, with access to the area provided by state highways connecting to the broader regional network.
Development is constrained by flood-plain regulations and rural zoning, with no major master-planned communities currently in the pipeline.
The Jefferson Central Appraisal District manages property assessments, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Hamshire-Fannett ISD taxes and various drainage district assessments common in Jefferson County.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the area's high exposure to hurricane and flood risks, with many residents relying on the National Flood Insurance Program.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 77623 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.
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- Larry's Old Time Trade Days & RV Park4.518.6 mi
- Smith Oaks Sanctuary4.80.4 mi
- Cross @ The Curve4.61.2 mi
- Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge4.711.5 mi
- Smith Oaks Sanctuary4.80.4 mi
- Boy Scout Woods Sanctuary - Birds Houston4.60.3 mi
- Rollover Island4.47.8 mi
- Stingaree Restaurant & Marina4.514.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local facility providing sports fields and community gathering space.
Popular local destination for fishing and recreational boating.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 19.4% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $185,000 (19.4% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $185,000 (+19.4% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.