79556 — Sweetwater, TX Home Values
Typical home value $123,826 as of August 2026 · 4th of 4 in Sweetwater, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 79556, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 79556 compares in the Sweetwater, TX area
ZIP code 79556 (Sweetwater, TX) has a typical home value of $123,826 as of August 2026, ranking 4th of 4 ZIP codes tracked in the Sweetwater, TX area, more expensive than about 25% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +5.8% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed -16.4%, from $148,132 in August 2021 to $123,826 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 6.8× the annual rent ($1,525/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 Sweetwater, TX forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Sweetwater.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 79556 has a population of 12,593, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 52% White, 38.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.1% Black or African American, 3.7% two or more races, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.2% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EAST RIDGE EL | 1700 E 12TH ST, SWEETWATER, TX | 0.3 mi |
| SWEETWATER H S | 1205 RAGLAND, SWEETWATER, TX | 0.8 mi |
| SWEETWATER INT | 705 E 3RD, SWEETWATER, TX | 0.9 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 79556?
$123,826 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 79556 an expensive ZIP code in the Sweetwater, TX area?
79556 ranks 4th of 4 ZIP codes in the Sweetwater, TX area by typical home value, more expensive than about 25% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 79556 changed over the past year?
+5.8% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 79556?
The typical home price is 6.8× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,525/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 79556?
12,593, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 79556?
EAST RIDGE EL (0.3 mi), SWEETWATER H S (0.8 mi), SWEETWATER INT (0.9 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 79556?
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 Sweetwater, 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.