The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75437 sells for about $893,138, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 75437 — Dike
The 75437 housing market is characterized by low inventory and high price points for the area, driven by demand for rural acreage. Sales volume remains thin, reflecting a quiet market where properties often stay on the market longer than in urban centers. Current conditions are stable, with price growth moderating after significant appreciation in recent years.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with significant land, while remaining within a reasonable driving distance of the amenities and employment opportunities in Sulphur Springs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% 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 3.8% · poverty 9.5% — 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 12.0%/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 12.0%/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 75437, Hopkins County TX
Crime rates in Dike are generally low, consistent with rural Hopkins County trends, though specific localized data is limited.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Sulphur Springs ISD, which maintains a solid reputation for academic performance in the region.
The area is subject to standard North Texas weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is generally low outside of immediate creek basins.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural interests and proximity to the growing Sulphur Springs employment hub, with limited large-scale residential development.
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 is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to Sulphur Springs for services and employment, or commuting toward the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex via I-30.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, including proximity to Cooper Lake State Park for fishing, boating, and hiking.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal short-term rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, livestock, and small-scale manufacturing, with significant reliance on the broader Hopkins County labor market.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to rural state highways and county roads, with no public transit options available.
There are no major commercial or high-density residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Hopkins County Appraisal District manages property assessments, focusing on agricultural valuations and market-based residential appraisals.
Parcels are subject to Hopkins County taxes and the Sulphur Springs ISD, with potential additional levies for rural water and fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional exposure to wind and hail damage, common across Northeast Texas.
Texas continues to see strong net domestic migration, though this rural ZIP experiences more stable, long-term residency patterns.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively rapid lender recovery processes under the deed of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 75437 profile tables.
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.
- San Remo Italian Restaurant4.611.5 mi
- Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit4.711.9 mi
- Coleman Park4.612.9 mi
- Bright Star Cinemas4.412 mi
- Southwest Dairy Museum4.612.2 mi
- Classic Lanes4.212 mi
- Southwest Dairy Museum4.612.2 mi
- Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit4.711.9 mi
- Coleman Park4.612.9 mi
- Buford Park4.512 mi
- North Pole Of Texas4.812.4 mi
- Pacific Park4.311.4 mi
- Sulphur Springs Country Club4.58.6 mi
- DG Market3.912.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive water access, camping, and hiking trails serving the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.