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U.S. ZIP Code · TX75142

Kaufman County · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Typical home value

$298,585[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.9%
5-year / yr
+4.0%
10-year / yr
+6.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+5.1%
vs metro
-14.9%
vs state
+14.1%
ZIP 75142 location in TX
Location of ZIP 75142 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 75142 is worth $298,585 — 14.9% below the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,541 a month — a 6.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,541[2]
Gross yield
6.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,439[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Kaufman County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
22,822[3]
Median household income
$80,028[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Kaufman County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+3,329[5]
Moved in
9,854
Moved out
6,525

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
2
  • KAUFMAN H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · KAUFMAN ISD

    1,321 students

  • NORMAN J H

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · KAUFMAN ISD

    951 students

  • LUCILLE NASH EL

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · KAUFMAN ISD

    636 students

  • J R PHILLIPS EL

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · KAUFMAN ISD

    497 students

  • J W MONDAY EL

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · KAUFMAN ISD

    481 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$18,492

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,510
Loan principal$238,868
Down payment$59,717
Total interest paid$304,663

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.33
Monthly cost to own$2,045
Monthly rent$1,541

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
44th percentile[1]
Rental yield
59th percentile[2]
Property tax
19th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 75142?
The typical home in 75142 is worth $298,585, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 75142?
Home values in 75142 are up 1.9% over the past year, and up 4.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 75142?
A typical home in 75142 rents for about $1,541 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 75142?
The effective property tax rate in 75142 is 1.2% — roughly $3,439 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 75142?
ZIP code 75142 has a population of 22,822 and a median household income of $80,028.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Fort Worth, TX

    Typical home
    $298,548
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Fort Worth, TX

    Typical home
    $300,646
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • Irving, TX

    Typical home
    $302,177
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Dallas, TX

    Typical home
    $302,528
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Princeton, TX

    Typical home
    $294,274
    Gross yield
    7.8%
  • Dallas, TX

    Typical home
    $294,104
    Gross yield

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