The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79356 sells for about $83,100, or $65 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 79356 — Post
The housing market in 79356 remains stable with low inventory and modest price growth. Market activity is driven by local demand and limited new construction, resulting in a balanced but slow-moving environment.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking affordable, rural living in West Texas, as well as those employed in local agricultural or service sectors.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 8.4 months of supply — a slower-moving 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 5.1% · poverty 14.8% — 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 2.3%/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 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 79356, Garza County TX
The area is served by Post Independent School District, which provides standard public education for the local community.
The region is subject to standard West Texas climate risks, including potential for high winds and occasional severe weather events.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and regional services, with limited large-scale industrial 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).
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for travel, with commute times reflecting the rural nature of the region and proximity to local employment hubs.
Local recreation includes access to community parks and proximity to regional outdoor spaces typical of the Garza County landscape.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily serving local workers and families.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and regional retail services.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, connecting the area to larger regional hubs like Lubbock.
No major large-scale commercial developments are currently reported for this ZIP.
Garza County Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area.
Parcels are subject to Post ISD and Garza County tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and rural fire risk profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 79356 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.
- Post City Park4.45.8 mi
- White River Marina4.519.5 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.