ZIP Code Market Report
79842 — Marathon, TX
Data through February 2026 · Updated monthly
Avg Home Value
$180,375
▲ 11.6% year-over-year
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
▼ 0.2%
Single Family
$178,150
Condo / Co-op
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The average home value in the 79842 ZIP code (Marathon, TEXAS) is $180,375 as of February 2026. Home prices are rising, up 11.6% compared to last year.
The market in 79842 has a $191,607 spread between bottom-tier homes at $90,716 and top-tier homes at $282,323. Bottom-tier properties represent the primary opportunity range for real estate investors using the 70% rule, fix-and-flip, or BRRRR strategies.
This report is part of the Brewster County market area in TEXAS. For a broader view of the housing market including rent data, market activity, and affordability analysis, see the full Brewster County report.
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Market Snapshot
79842 Housing Market at a Glance
Key metrics for the last 3 months with trend direction.
| Metric | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | 3-Mo Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Home Value | $181,745 | $180,681 | $180,375 | ▼ 0.8% |
| Single Family Value | $171,836 | $175,839 | $178,150 | ▲ 3.7% |
Home Values
79842 Home Value Trend
Historical home values for ZIP code 79842. Switch between All Homes, Single Family, Bottom Tier, and Top Tier.
Source: Zillow Research ZHVI / ZORI · Updated monthly
Property Types
Home Values by Property Type in 79842
How different property types compare in this ZIP code.
All Homes
$180,375
Single Family
$178,150
Bottom Tier
$90,716
Top Tier
$282,323
Data Sources and Methodology
Home value data for ZIP code 79842 comes from the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), updated monthly. ZHVI measures the typical home value using Zillow's automated valuation model, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.
This report was last updated February 2026. Data is refreshed on the 17th of each month.
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