The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76941 sells for about $312,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 76941 — Mertzon
The housing market in 76941 is characterized by low inventory and stable, modest price appreciation consistent with rural West Texas. Demand remains steady among local buyers, though the limited volume of sales reflects the small size of the community. Market conditions are currently balanced, with no significant pressure from either buyers or sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing, as well as workers in the local agricultural or energy sectors.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.5 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 3.8% · poverty 9.5% — 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 8.9%/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 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 76941, Irion County TX
Crime rates in Mertzon are generally low, consistent with rural West Texas trends and significantly lower than state and national averages.
The area is served by the Irion County Independent School District, which is known for small class sizes and a strong community-focused educational environment.
The region faces moderate risks from extreme heat and occasional severe thunderstorms, with standard property insurance coverage available.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by agriculture and energy sector activity in the Permian Basin, with limited new residential 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 most residents traveling to San Angelo for major employment and retail services.
Local recreation centers on community parks and proximity to the Spring Creek area, with limited commercial shopping within the immediate vicinity.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily serving local workers and families with low vacancy pressure and stable, modest rent growth.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, ranching, and energy-related industries, with significant reliance on the nearby San Angelo labor market.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with US Highway 67 serving as the primary corridor for regional access.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Irion County Appraisal District manages property assessments, focusing on agricultural and residential valuations.
Parcels are subject to Irion County ISD taxes and local county-level special district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage is a standard consideration for homeowners in this region.
Net domestic migration is stable, with modest growth driven by individuals seeking rural living within commuting distance of San Angelo.
Texas follows a non-judicial foreclosure process, allowing for relatively efficient resolution of defaulted mortgages.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 76941 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.
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.