The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79371 sells for about $135,000, or $88 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 79371 — Sudan
The housing market in 79371 remains stable and highly affordable, characterized by low inventory and minimal price volatility. Market activity is driven by local agricultural demand rather than speculative investment, resulting in a slow-paced, steady environment.
This ZIP is best suited for local agricultural workers, families seeking a quiet rural lifestyle, and those looking for highly affordable housing options away from urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 4.5% · poverty 14.2% — 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 6.3%/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 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 79371, Lamb County TX
Crime rates in Sudan are generally low, consistent with rural West Texas trends, and remain significantly below state and national averages.
The area is served by the Sudan Independent School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment with a focus on community-integrated extracurricular activities.
The region faces moderate risks from wind and hail storms common to the Texas Panhandle, with standard flood risk profiles for the area.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by the local agricultural sector, including cotton and grain production, with limited new commercial 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).
Commutes are primarily local or directed toward larger regional hubs like Lubbock, requiring significant drive times via state highways.
Recreation is centered on local community parks and high school sports facilities, with limited commercial shopping and dining options within the immediate vicinity.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, primarily serving local agricultural workers and long-term residents.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural industry, specifically large-scale farming operations and related support services.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with US Highway 84 serving as the primary corridor for regional travel.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the area.
The Lamb County Appraisal District manages property assessments, focusing on agricultural valuations and standard residential appraisals.
Parcels are subject to Sudan ISD taxes and local county-level service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail exposure typical of the High Plains.
Data retrieved from US 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 recreation and gatherings.
Primary venue for local high school athletics.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.