The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77622 sells for about $155,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% 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 $1,150 a month.
ZIP 77622 — Hamshire
The housing market in 77622 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand from local industrial workers. Market activity is characterized by longer days on market compared to urban centers, reflecting the rural nature of the area. High insurance costs and flood risk remain the primary headwinds for prospective buyers.
This area is best suited for local industrial workers and retirees seeking affordable housing in a rural-coastal setting, rather than commuters or urban professionals.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% 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 12.4% — 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 5.6%/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 4.3%/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 77622, Jefferson County TX
The area is located in a high-risk flood zone typical of the Gulf Coast region, necessitating flood insurance for most residential properties.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Beaumont-Port Arthur industrial corridor, with limited new residential development 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 personal vehicle to industrial and commercial hubs in Beaumont or Port Arthur, with limited public transit options.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities including fishing and boating in nearby coastal waterways, with limited commercial shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and a high share of single-family rentals, with limited new multi-family inventory.
The economy is heavily reliant on the petrochemical and maritime industries concentrated in the Beaumont-Port Arthur MSA.
The area is served by regional highway corridors connecting to major industrial plants, with no significant public transit infrastructure.
The Jefferson Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for the county, utilizing mass appraisal techniques for annual valuations.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and various drainage or water district levies common in Jefferson County.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to significant wind and flood risk exposure in the Gulf Coast region.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 77622 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.
- Jumping World4.118.5 mi
- Doggett Ford Park4.413.7 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.217.9 mi
- 5 Under Golf Center4.317.9 mi
- Neches Federal Credit Union Arena at the Montagne Center4.419.7 mi
- Larry's Old Time Trade Days & RV Park4.55.5 mi
- Gator Country4.76.7 mi
- Spindletop Gladys-City Boomtown Museum4.718.8 mi
- Jason's Deli4.519.1 mi
- James Taylor White Marker4.718.8 mi
- Gator Country4.76.7 mi
- Winnie Stowell County Park4.55.4 mi
- Jack Brooks Regional Airport3.918.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive wetlands and birding areas serving the region.
Public access points for recreational fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.