The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75839 sells for about $254,449, or $231 per square foot.
Homes take about 187 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,330 a month.
ZIP 75839 — Elkhart
The 75839 housing market in Elkhart, Texas, is characterized by a median home value of $254,449 and a median household income of $67,404. The market remains stable with limited data on active inventory and sales velocity, reflecting a quiet, rural real estate environment.
This area is suitable for those seeking a rural, family-friendly environment with an affordable cost of living compared to larger urban centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 187 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 75839, Anderson County TX
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).
The rental market shows a steady upward trajectory in fair market rents, with a 2-bedroom unit currently at $1,330.
The local economy is primarily driven by rural industries and services typical of East Texas, with proximity to Palestine providing additional employment opportunities.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and incomebyzipcode.com
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.