The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77665 sells for about $250,451, or $110 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.4%), a market in balance. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,397 a month.
ZIP 77665 — Winnie (CDP)
The housing market in Winnie (77665) remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by the regional industrial workforce, though high flood insurance costs and rural geography limit rapid turnover. Market conditions are currently balanced between buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is ideal for families and industrial workers who prefer a rural, small-town lifestyle while maintaining access to major regional employment centers via I-10.
Median prices moved up 0.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.9% · poverty 16.9% — 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 4.7%/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 3.8%/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 77665, Chambers County TX
Crime rates in Winnie are generally consistent with rural Chambers County, characterized by lower violent crime compared to the nearby Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area.
The area is served by the East Chambers Independent School District, which maintains a reputation for small-town community engagement and stable academic performance.
The region is located in a high-risk flood zone due to its proximity to the Gulf Coast and low elevation, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by the petrochemical industry in the surrounding Beaumont-Port Arthur corridor and agricultural operations, with steady residential growth.
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).
Commuters primarily utilize Interstate 10 for access to employment hubs in Beaumont to the east or the Houston metropolitan area to the west.
Local amenities include access to the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, local parks, and proximity to Gulf Coast fishing and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory, with demand driven by industrial workers and families seeking rural living; vacancy rates remain low.
The economy is anchored by the petrochemical, energy, and agricultural sectors, with significant employment provided by regional industrial facilities.
Interstate 10 serves as the primary transportation artery, facilitating regional connectivity between Houston and Beaumont.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and support services for the regional energy industry.
The Chambers County Appraisal District manages property assessments, typically reflecting market value trends in the rural-industrial mix.
Parcels are subject to East Chambers ISD taxes and various local drainage and utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the area's high exposure to hurricane and flood risks.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA 77665 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.
- Doggett Ford Park4.418.7 mi
- The Springs Weddings & Events4.817 mi
- Larry's Old Time Trade Days & RV Park4.51.9 mi
- Gator Country4.711 mi
- James Taylor White Marker4.711.4 mi
- Gator Country4.711 mi
- Winnie Stowell County Park4.52.7 mi
- Jack Brooks Regional Airport3.925.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional nature preserve offering birding and hiking.
Community park serving local recreational needs.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.