The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79789 sells for about $157,500, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 145 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 79789 — Wink
The housing market in 79789 is characterized by low inventory and limited sales activity, typical of a small, energy-dependent community. Prices have remained relatively stable, reflecting the local economic reliance on the oil and gas sector. Market conditions are currently balanced with little speculative pressure.
This ZIP is best suited for energy-sector workers and families seeking a quiet, small-town environment with a lower cost of living compared to larger urban centers.
Median prices moved down 5.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 145 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.2% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 8.5% — 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 7.1%/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 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 79789, Winkler County TX
The area is served by the Wink-Loving Independent School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment.
The region faces moderate risks related to extreme heat and occasional wind events common to the Permian Basin.
The local economy is heavily tied to the energy and oilfield services sector, which drives regional employment and infrastructure needs.
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, with residents typically traveling to nearby employment hubs in Monahans or other Permian Basin centers.
Local amenities include small community parks and proximity to regional outdoor activities in the Permian Basin, with limited large-scale retail within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and demand driven by transient energy-sector workers.
The economy is dominated by the oil and gas industry, with major employers focused on extraction and support services in the Permian Basin.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use via state highways connecting to the broader Permian Basin region.
Development is primarily focused on residential maintenance and small-scale commercial support for the energy sector.
The Winkler County Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area.
Parcels are subject to Wink-Loving ISD and Winkler County tax jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 79789 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.
- Dollar General3.59 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space.
Cultural landmark dedicated to the musician.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.