The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75638 sells for about $138,500, or $58 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 75638 — Daingerfield
The housing market in 75638 is characterized by low turnover and modest price appreciation, reflecting its status as a small, stable blue-collar community. Inventory remains limited, and the market is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment. Prices have seen a steady, slow increase over the last decade, consistent with broader regional trends in rural East Texas.
This area is best suited for budget-conscious buyers and those seeking a quiet, rural, blue-collar community with low housing costs.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 8.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 19.2% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 75638, Texas
The local economy is primarily driven by blue-collar sectors including manufacturing, service, and transportation, with limited large-scale industrial development reported.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents rely entirely on personal vehicles for commuting as there is no public transit system available in the area.
The area features proximity to local outdoor spaces and rural landscapes, though major commercial shopping and entertainment districts are limited.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily serving local workers in service and administrative roles.
The economy is anchored by blue-collar industries, with significant employment in office support, healthcare services, and transportation.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Daingerfield State Park4.83 mi
- Morris Theatre4.72.1 mi
- Witness Park and Prayer Tower4.912.6 mi
- Mid America Flight Museum4.914 mi
- Daingerfield State Park4.83 mi
- Lone Star City Park4.44.8 mi
- Witness Park and Prayer Tower4.912.6 mi
- Fair Park And Splash Pad4.312.9 mi
- Efurd Orchards4.612.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular local destination for camping, fishing, and hiking around a scenic lake.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.