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Appleby, TX — ZIP 75961

Population: 15,183 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 75961 (Appleby, TX) is $199,443 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $297,000 after a median 141 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,060/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$199,443

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

141

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$199,443
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+1.1%
5-year appreciation
+18.0%
10-year appreciation
+56.2%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$199,470
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$297,000
Median list price
$222,450
Median price per sqft
$117
1-year sale-price change
+26.4%
Median days on market
141 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,060/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
MARTINSVILLE ISD, NACOGDOCHES ISD
Schools include
MARTINSVILLE SCHOOL, EMELINE CARPENTER EL, RAGUET EL, MCMICHAEL MIDDLE, THOMAS J RUSK EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.3 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
A L Mangham Jr. Regional Airport (OCH) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Angelina County Airport (LFK) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NACOGDOCHES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-122 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
22.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.0%
Median annual property tax
$981
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
56.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,920
Average weekly wage
$978
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 75961State medianUS median
Median home value$199,443$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$297,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market141 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,060/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$981$2,390$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 median home value in ZIP 75961?
$199,443.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 75961?
$297,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 75961?
Median days on market: 141 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 75961?
Typical rent: $1,060/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 75961?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 75961?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 75961?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 75961?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 75961?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 75961?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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