The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75754 sells for about $102,300, or $65 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% 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 $1,250 a month.
ZIP 75754 — Ben Wheeler
The housing market in 75754 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by buyers seeking rural lifestyle properties, though the limited supply of homes keeps sales volume constrained. Figures for specific metrics like months of supply and sale-to-list ratios are based on current local market estimates.
This ZIP is best suited for families and retirees seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with larger lot sizes, as well as commuters who prefer a country setting within reach of Tyler's amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% 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 1.3% · poverty 5.2% — 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 1.7%/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 2.8%/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 75754, Van Zandt County TX
Crime rates in the Ben Wheeler area are generally lower than the national average, consistent with the rural character of Van Zandt County.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Van and Edom school districts, which are characterized by small-town, community-focused educational environments.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, small business, and proximity to the Tyler employment hub, with steady residential development in rural subdivisions.
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).
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 20-30 minutes to reach employment centers in Tyler or Canton via state highways.
The area features rural outdoor amenities, including proximity to Callender Lake, local fishing spots, and the unique arts and dining scene in the village of Ben Wheeler.
The rental market is limited, consisting mostly of single-family homes; vacancy pressure is low due to the scarcity of multi-family inventory.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small-scale retail, and tourism, with many residents commuting to larger employers in the Tyler metropolitan area.
Transportation is entirely road-based, relying on FM roads and state highways to connect to the broader East Texas transit network.
Development is focused on low-density residential growth and the preservation of the area's rural character.
The Van Zandt County Appraisal District manages property assessments, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine annual market values.
Parcels are subject to Van Zandt County taxes, local school district levies, and various rural water supply corporation assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including wind and hail, typical of the East Texas climate.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level 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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A private residential lake community offering fishing and recreational water activities.
A historic, revitalized district known for local arts, unique dining, and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.