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Dallas neighbor has 8th most moved-to U.S. ZIP code of 2025

McKinney is popular for numerous reasons.

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The Dallas area has already proved it's one of the hottest destinations for Americans on the move, but a new study has revealed one neighboring city to be a standout: McKinney, the primo of Collin County, has attracted the eighth-highest number of new residents of any studied U.S. city in 2025.

McKinney's 75071 ZIP code ranked No. 8 on MovingPlace's new list of the 10 most popular U.S. ZIP codes for movers in 2025.

The report analyzed more than 6.38 million moves that occurred between January and May 2025, and ranked the U.S. cities that had the most moves by ZIP code.

During the first five months of the year, McKinney's 75071 ZIP had 2,895 inbound moves, the eighth-highest number of moves out of all ZIP codes in the nation.

The report says the booming suburb is a suitable place for families and young professionals based on its quiet lifestyle, its historic downtown district, and its proximity to Dallas for commuters.

"McKinney offers a mix of old-town character and modern growth, attracting residents who want a strong sense of community with access to city jobs," the report's author wrote. "The city has big plans, with a host of multi-billion-dollar projects in the works, including a massive mixed‑use district, adventure park, and a JW Marriott resort."

There's so much more to love about McKinney, such as its affordability and its high safety rating. The North Dallas neighbor was also ranked the No. 1 best city for renters earlier in 2025. It also just topped WalletHub's ranking as the No. 1 real estate market in 2025.

Other top ZIPs in Texas
Texas remains a top destination for movers in 2025, with six total ZIP codes earning top-10 spots on MovingPlace's list, including Houston-area city Cypress, whose 77433 ZIP code ranked No. 1 with the highest number of inbound moves nationally.

The top 10 ZIP codes Americans are moving to in 2025 are:

No. 1 – 77433 in Cypress, Texas
No. 2 – 78130 in New Braunfels, Texas
No. 3 – 34787 in Winter Garden, Florida
No. 4 – 78641 in Leander, Texas
No. 5 – 77493 in Katy, Texas
No. 6 – 85142 in Queen Creek, Arizona
No. 7 – 80134 in Parker, Colorado
No. 8 – 75071 in McKinney, Texas
No. 9 – 95747 in Roseville, California
No. 10 – 78253 in San Antonio, Texas

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Dallas Got Robbed

The richest small town in Texas is surprisingly not in Dallas

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Houston neighbor Bellaire is the richest town in Texas.

A survey of affluent small towns has found one town in Texas to be at the top of the list, but shockingly, it is not in Dallas. The town of Bellaire, a small enclave within the Houston metro area, has earned the top spot as the richest small town in Texas for 2025. Boo.

The report, "The Richest Small Town in Every State," from GoBankingRates, selected one city from each state, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey to determine the 50 richest small towns based on their median household income.

Describing Bellaire as a "small town" might be a misnomer. It's located less than 10 miles from downtown Houston and is fully surrounded by the City of Houston. It's really more of a wealthy enclave within Houston, with a population of just over 17,000 residents.

Those affluent citizens earn a median $236,311 in income every year, which GoBankingRates says is the 11th highest household median income out of all 50 cities included in the report.

The average home in this city is worth over $1.12 million, but Bellaire's lavish residential reputation often attracts properties with multi-million-dollar price tags.

Bellaire also earned a shining 81 livability score for its top quality schools, health and safety, commute times, with an abundance of exceptional local amenities.

Those include conveniently located grocery stores, coffee shops, diverse dining options, and spacious parks.

It's not the first time that Bellaire has caught the eye of GoBankingRates, which previously ranked it as the No. 23 wealthiest suburb in America, and it's been named on similar lists comparing the richest American cities.

Dallas can take comfort in the fact that a different survey found Lewisville to be of the cities attracting the most high-income households, meaning those that make more than $200,000. However, census data places the most recent median income in Lewisville at $85,002 — so it's nowhere close to catching up to Bellaire.

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