The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76491 sells for about $225,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 76491 — Woodson
The housing market in 76491 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Texas community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and families who prioritize affordability and space over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
8% 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 3.8% · poverty 11.5% — 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 7.7%/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 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 76491, Throckmorton County TX
The area is served by the Throckmorton Collegiate Independent School District, which provides rural educational services for the local community.
The region is subject to standard Texas wildfire and wind risks; property insurance availability remains stable but premiums are sensitive to regional weather events.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by local agriculture and energy-sector activity, with limited new large-scale 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).
Commuting is primarily by private vehicle, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment; public transit is not available.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, including local parks and proximity to regional lakes and hunting grounds.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal short-term rental activity.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, ranching, and oil and gas production.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
The Throckmorton County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to Throckmorton Collegiate ISD and county-level tax levies.
Property insurance is available, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk profiles.
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.
- Fort Griffin State Historic Site4.714.1 mi
- Fort Belknap Historic Site4.618.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.