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U.S. ZIP Code · TX76234

Wise County · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Typical home value

$426,749[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.4%
5-year / yr
+4.7%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+50.2%
vs metro
+21.7%
vs state
+63.0%
ZIP 76234 location in TX
Location of ZIP 76234 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 76234 is worth $426,749 — 21.7% above the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,215 a month — a 3.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,215[2]
Gross yield
3.4%[2]
Cap rate
2.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,566[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
21,418[3]
Median household income
$93,727[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+1,111[5]
Moved in
3,301
Moved out
2,190

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • DECATUR H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · DECATUR ISD

    1,162 students

  • MCCARROLL MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · DECATUR ISD

    815 students

  • RANN EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · DECATUR ISD

    502 students

  • CARSON EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · DECATUR ISD

    475 students

  • YOUNG EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · DECATUR ISD

    465 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 yield3.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.1%
Annual rent$14,583

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$2,158
Loan principal$341,399
Down payment$85,350
Total interest paid$435,436

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 ratio2.38
Monthly cost to own$2,894
Monthly rent$1,215

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
70th percentile[1]
Rental yield
10th percentile[2]
Property tax
13th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 76234?
The typical home in 76234 is worth $426,749, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 76234?
Home values in 76234 are down 0.4% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 76234?
A typical home in 76234 rents for about $1,215 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 76234?
The effective property tax rate in 76234 is 1.1% — roughly $4,566 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 76234?
ZIP code 76234 has a population of 21,418 and a median household income of $93,727.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Wylie, TX

    Typical home
    $429,426
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Cresson, TX

    Typical home
    $429,541
    Gross yield
  • McKinney, TX

    Typical home
    $423,746
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Hurst, TX

    Typical home
    $422,405
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Plano, TX

    Typical home
    $422,055
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Millsap, TX

    Typical home
    $433,261
    Gross yield

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