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Bridgeport, TX — ZIP 76426

Population: 11,632 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 76426 (Bridgeport, TX) is $278,258 — down 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $280,445 after a median 111 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,563/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, heatwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$278,258

Median home value

-2.0%

1-year change

111

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$278,258
1-year appreciation
-2.0%
3-year appreciation
-4.3%
5-year appreciation
+12.6%
10-year appreciation
+107.4%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$298,886
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
$280,445
Median list price
$330,000
Median price per sqft
$170
1-year sale-price change
-7.8%
Median days on market
111 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
103
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
89
1-year forecast
-1.0%
Days to pending
110 days
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,563/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
BRIDGEPORT EL, BRIDGEPORT H S, BRIDGEPORT MIDDLE, BRIDGEPORT INT

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, heatWave, iceStorm, tornado, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sandy Beach Road Ground Water Plume (24.8 mi)
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)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.8 in
Annual snowfall
2.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,577
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,992

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
63
Nearest airport
Bridgeport Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MEDICAL CITY DECATUR
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,107 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
22.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,674
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
61.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,847
Average weekly wage
$1,159
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
214

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

How it compares

ZIP 76426State medianUS median
Median home value$278,258$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$280,445$285,000$325,000
Median days on market111 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,563/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,674$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 76426?
$278,258.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 76426?
$280,445.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 76426?
Median days on market: 111 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 76426?
Typical rent: $1,563/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 76426?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, heatWave, iceStorm, tornado, wildfire.
Is ZIP 76426 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 76426?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 76426?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 76426?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 76426?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 76426 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 76426?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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