The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76426 sells for about $460,951, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,017 a month.
ZIP 76426 — Bridgeport
The 76426 housing market is currently characterized by moderate price appreciation and a balanced inventory level, though high vacancy rates suggest a cautious outlook for investors. Market activity remains stable, driven by local demand for lake-adjacent properties and proximity to regional employment hubs. Buyers are finding more negotiation room compared to previous years, as the market shifts toward a more sustainable pace.
This ZIP is best suited for families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking lake-adjacent living at a lower price point than the DFW core, as well as investors comfortable managing higher vacancy risks.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 7.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 9.8% — a stable, low-distress 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 6.1%/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 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 76426, Wise County TX
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by Bridgeport ISD, which maintains a standard accountability rating consistent with regional rural Texas districts.
The area is subject to standard North Texas climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized near Lake Bridgeport.
Economic momentum is driven by the energy sector, manufacturing, and proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with ongoing residential development around the Lake Bridgeport area.
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).
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel via US-380 or TX-114, with drive times to the DFW employment core ranging from 60 to 90 minutes.
The area is anchored by Lake Bridgeport, offering extensive boating, fishing, and water recreation, alongside local parks and proximity to the Bridgeport Northwest OHV Park.
The rental market exhibits higher-than-average vacancy rates near 14.8%, with a modest supply of single-family rentals and limited multi-family inventory.
The local economy is anchored by the energy sector, aggregate mining, and manufacturing, with a growing service sector supporting the lake-based tourism industry.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle infrastructure, with US-380 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion and infrastructure improvements to support the growing population around the Bridgeport city limits.
The Wise County Appraisal District manages property assessments, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Bridgeport ISD taxes and may fall within specific water or emergency service districts depending on proximity to the lake.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional exposure to severe convective storms, hail, and wind damage common in North Texas.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables and local market aggregators.
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.
- Porcupine Stadium4.516.1 mi
- Wise County Park4.57.6 mi
- Center For Animal Research and Education (CARE)4.94.9 mi
- Thousand Trails Bay Landing3.81.2 mi
- Wise County Park4.57.6 mi
- Center For Animal Research and Education (CARE)4.94.9 mi
- Endeavor Bridgeport4.66.1 mi
- Bridgeport Lake-Wise County Park Swim4.67.7 mi
- North Side Marina & Resort4.46.8 mi
- Brookshire's4.46.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional reservoir providing boating, fishing, and recreational access.
Public off-highway vehicle park located on a former coal mine site.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 39.2% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $280,243 (-39.2% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.