Real Estate Investing in Zephyr, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 812 • Brown County

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Should you buy in Zephyr, TX? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 16.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $397,865
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Zephyr Real Estate

Zephyr (Texas) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

The investment case for Zephyr is difficult to make on screen data alone. a challenging fit for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Rent trends and price trends in Zephyr are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Texas.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Zephyr — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Brownwood, TX

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Avg Home Value
$397,865
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (TX)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Brownwood, TX metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
63%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Brownwood, TX metro
0
Days to pending
6.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Zephyr, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zephyr, TX

Are rents high in Zephyr, TX?

Rental rates in Zephyr, TX average $873/mo. Tenant demand and $398K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

What is the renter demographic in Zephyr, TX?

Tenant demand in Zephyr, TX is solid. The local workforce $873/mo rents across most rental classes.

What is the average home sale price in Zephyr, TX?

Zephyr, TX home values average about $398K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $873/mo in monthly income.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Zephyr, TX?

Landlord-friendliness in Zephyr, TX is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What does house hacking look like in Zephyr, TX?

House hacking in Zephyr, TX is reasonable to execute. Prices around $398K and rents of $873/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

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