The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78008 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 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 78008 — Campbellton
The housing market in 78008 is characterized by low inventory and limited sales activity, typical of a rural, sparsely populated area. Prices remain stable, driven by local energy-sector employment rather than speculative growth. Most metrics, including sales volume and days on market, reflect a quiet, non-liquid market environment.
This ZIP is best suited for individuals or families seeking rural, low-density living who are employed in the local energy or agricultural industries.
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.
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 6.8% · poverty 57.7% — 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 2.4%/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 2.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78008, Karnes County TX
The area is subject to standard regional risks for South Texas, including potential for flash flooding and extreme heat; insurance availability is consistent with rural Karnes County.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by the regional energy sector and agricultural activity, with limited new residential infrastructure 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).
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, involving travel on state highways to reach employment centers in nearby Karnes City or Kenedy.
Recreational opportunities are limited to rural outdoor activities, with minimal local parks or commercial shopping districts within the immediate ZIP code.
The rental market is thin with low turnover, primarily serving local workers in the energy and agricultural sectors.
The economy is heavily reliant on the energy sector, specifically oil and gas extraction, alongside traditional agricultural operations.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to Karnes County tax levies and local school district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common to South Texas.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
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.
- I37 Speedway4.713.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides basic outdoor space and community gathering areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.