77979 — Port Lavaca, TX Home Values
Typical home value $190,777 as of August 2026 · 2nd of 5 in Port Lavaca, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 77979, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 77979 compares in the Port Lavaca, TX area
ZIP code 77979 (Port Lavaca, TX) has a typical home value of $190,777 as of August 2026, ranking 2nd of 5 ZIP codes tracked in the Port Lavaca, TX area, more expensive than about 80% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +1.4% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +3.6%, from $184,127 in August 2021 to $190,777 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 17.9× the annual rent ($888/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Port Lavaca, TX forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Port Lavaca.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 77979 has a population of 16,179, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 54.5% Hispanic or Latino, 36.3% White, 4.3% Asian, 2.8% Black or African American, 1.9% two or more races, and 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JACKSON/ROOSEVELT EL | 1512 JACKSON ST, PORT LAVACA, TX | 0.9 mi |
| HARRISON/JEFFERSON/MADISON EL | 605 N COMMERCE ST, PORT LAVACA, TX | 1 mi |
| TRAVIS MIDDLE | 705 N NUECES ST, PORT LAVACA, TX | 1.1 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77979?
$190,777 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 77979 an expensive ZIP code in the Port Lavaca, TX area?
77979 ranks 2nd of 5 ZIP codes in the Port Lavaca, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 80% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 77979 changed over the past year?
+1.4% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 77979?
The typical home price is 17.9× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($888/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 77979?
16,179, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 77979?
JACKSON/ROOSEVELT EL (0.9 mi), HARRISON/JEFFERSON/MADISON EL (1 mi), TRAVIS MIDDLE (1.1 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 77979?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Port Lavaca, TX forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.