The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75755 sells for about $172,918, or $136 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 118 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $897 a month.
ZIP 75755 — Big Sandy
The housing market in 75755 is characterized by low inventory and a stable, rural-focused pricing environment. With a median sale price of $172,918 and a 0.0 months of supply, the market is tight but reflects the limited volume of transactions typical for this area. Data indicates a year-over-year price increase, though transaction counts remain low.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a rural or semi-rural lifestyle with lower housing costs compared to nearby urban centers, while remaining within commuting distance of larger East Texas employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 8.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 118 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.6% · poverty 12.2% — 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 3.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 75755, Upshur County TX
The area is served by the Big Sandy Independent School District, which provides local public education.
The region is subject to standard Texas weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and potential wind damage; insurance availability remains consistent with broader East Texas trends.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural, small-scale commercial, and residential development, with proximity to the larger Longview and Tyler employment hubs.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. 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). 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) — 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…
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with travel times averaging approximately 27.4 minutes to reach regional employment centers.
The area features access to local parks and rural outdoor spaces, with proximity to regional lakes and shopping/dining options in nearby Big Sandy and larger neighboring cities.
The rental market is characterized by a 27.9% renter share and a median gross rent of $897, with limited multi-family inventory and a vacancy rate of approximately 19.9%.
The local economy is supported by a mix of agriculture, local services, and small businesses, with many residents commuting to larger industrial and healthcare employers in the Tyler and Longview areas.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with access to regional corridors connecting to the broader East Texas road network.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential and agricultural land use, with no major large-scale commercial projects currently reported.
The Upshur County Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area, following standard Texas property tax code procedures.
Parcels are subject to the Big Sandy Independent School District and Upshur County tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail exposure common to East Texas.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates via SimpleMaps and IncomeByZipCode.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.