The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75956 sells for about $173,923, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. 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 75956 — Kirbyville
The housing market in 75956 is currently experiencing a slight price correction, with values down 5.4% year-over-year. High inventory relative to sales volume and a longer median time on market suggest a cooling trend, driven by broader economic factors affecting rural Texas markets.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to larger Texas metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved down 5.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 5.2 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 6.2% · poverty 17.5% — 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 6.6%/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 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 75956, Jasper County TX
Crime rates in the Kirbyville area are generally consistent with rural East Texas averages, with property crime being the primary concern compared to violent crime.
The area is served by the Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District, which maintains a standard academic rating consistent with regional rural district performance.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and tropical weather systems; flood insurance is recommended for low-lying areas near the Neches River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by local timber, agriculture, and regional service industries, with limited large-scale industrial development currently reported.
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 car-dependent, with residents traveling via US-96 toward employment hubs in Jasper or Beaumont.
Local amenities include access to nearby outdoor recreation at the Neches River, local parks, and community-focused sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited multi-family inventory, with demand primarily driven by local workforce needs.
The local economy is anchored by the timber industry, agriculture, and public sector employment within the school district and municipal government.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and local infrastructure maintenance.
Parcels are subject to Jasper County tax levies and the Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail exposure common to the East Texas climate.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
- Brookshire Brothers44.5 mi
- Dollar General3.84.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Community park providing local green space and recreational facilities.
Provides regional access for fishing and outdoor water activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.