79561 — Trent, TX Home Values
Typical home value $171,876 as of June 2026 · 1st of 4 in Sweetwater, TX
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 79561, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 79561 compares in the Sweetwater, TX area
ZIP code 79561 (Trent, TX) has a typical home value of $171,876 as of June 2026, ranking 1st of 4 ZIP codes tracked in the Sweetwater, TX area, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro. Prices here have moved +9.4% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +18.7%, from $144,792 in June 2021 to $171,876 in June 2026.
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 79561 has a population of 556, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 79.9% White, 8.1% Black or African American, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% two or more races, and 3% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TRENT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | 12821 E INTERSTATE 20, TRENT, TX | 2.8 mi |
| MERKEL H S | 2000 S 7TH ST, MERKEL, TX | 9.4 mi |
| MERKEL EL | 1602 STH 5TH, MERKEL, TX | 9.7 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 79561?
$171,876 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 79561 an expensive ZIP code in the Sweetwater, TX area?
79561 ranks 1st of 4 ZIP codes in the Sweetwater, TX area by typical home value, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro.
How much have home values in 79561 changed over the past year?
+9.4% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
What is the population of ZIP code 79561?
556, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 79561?
TRENT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (2.8 mi), MERKEL H S (9.4 mi), MERKEL EL (9.7 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 79561?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 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.