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ZIP 75803

Population: 21,770 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 75803 is $225,156 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $229,000 after a median 45 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$225,156

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$225,156
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
-1.6%
5-year appreciation
+21.7%
10-year appreciation
+75.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$234,119

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$229,000
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
-4.2%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
96
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$939/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$945/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,201/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,431/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,750/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
NECHES ISD, PALESTINE ISD, WESTWOOD ISD
Schools include
NECHES EL, NECHES H S, WASHINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, WESTWOOD EL, WESTWOOD H S

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,871
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,266

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Palestine Municipal Airport (PSN) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL, CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE TEXAS SPINE & JOINT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
22.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,982
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
54.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 75803State medianUS median
Typical home value$225,156—$288,527
Median sale price$229,000—$325,000
Median days on market45 days—51 days
Median annual property tax$1,982—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 75803?
$225,156.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 75803?
$229,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 75803?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 75803?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,201/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 75803 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 75803. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 75803?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 75803?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 75803 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 75803?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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