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Dallas-area ZIP code makes list of hottest U.S. housing markets in 2024

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This charming home in Forney's 75126 ZIP code is on the market for $321,000.

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The Dallas metro's strong real estate market has shown it can persevere through another year of high mortgage rates, and one local ZIP code, in Forney, stands out: It was one of the top 10 hottest housing markets in the nation in 2024.

A just-released report by Opendoor has revealed Forney's 75126 ZIP code has remained the No. 6 hottest U.S. housing market for the second year in a row. It was the only North Texas ZIP code to make the top 10.

The study examined the U.S. ZIP codes where people bought homes the fastest in 2024, using local Multiple Listing Services (MLS) data in markets where Opendoor operates. The ZIP codes were ranked by the total number of homes that went into contract within 90 days of listing.

This North Texas suburb is situated 21 miles east of downtown Dallas, where homes have an average value of $325,842, according to Zillow's Homw Values Index.

Forney's home prices have fallen 4.3 percent over the last year, which matches Opendoor's prediction that homeowner interest in suburban living will continue to grow as prices steadily drop.

"Over the past three years, we’ve seen people choose to move away from city centers in favor of tighter-knit communities, but still live close enough to commute and be close to the action," the report says. "This year’s most popular areas are known for being fast-growing cities with plenty of new development, with healthy job growth in Florida and Texas in particular."

Aubrey, a suburb located 50 miles north of Dallas, did not appear in this year's report after previously ranking No. 7 in Opendoor's 2023 report.

Texas cities, however, dominated the top 10 for a second year in a row, with four additional ZIPs earning spots in the report: 77493 in Katy (No. 1); 77433 in Cypress (No. 2); 78253 in San Antonio (No. 3); 78130 in New Braunfels (No. 4); and 78640 in Kyle (No. 10).

Sitting just outside the top 10 hottest housing markets is McKinney's 75071 ZIP code, which ranked 12th nationally.

Under-the-radar neighborhoods to watch in 2025
Opendoor also revealed its new list of "hidden gem" American neighborhoods where new listings grew from January to November 2024.

ZIP code 75074 in Plano was ranked the No. 4 best hidden gem neighborhood for homes between $400,000 and $600,000.

Tomball, a city 35 miles north of downtown Houston, was the only other Texas city to be included in the report's list of top under-the-radar neighborhoods. The Houston suburb's 77377 ZIP was ranked the No. 4 best hidden gem with homes under $300,000.

"These [hidden gem] lists offer neighborhoods across different price points with something for everyone," the report says. "Similar to the top 20 list, these are neighborhoods that are fast-developing, with something more turnkey, and in a smaller community."

Opendoor's top 10 hottest ZIP codes of 2024 are:

No. 1 – Katy, Texas (77493)
No. 2 – Cypress, Texas (77433)
No. 3 – San Antonio, Texas (78253)
No. 4 – New Braunfels, Texas (78130)
No. 5 – Summerville, South Carolina (29486)
No. 6 – Forney, Texas (75126)
No. 7 – Yukon, Oklahoma (73099)
No. 8 – Clarksville, Tennessee (37042)
No. 9 – Parrish, Florida (34219)
No. 10 – Kyle, Texas (78640)

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2 Dallas-area ZIP codes among top U.S. places to move in December 2025

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Dallas' 75251 ZIP code was the 10th-most-moved-to ZIP code in December 2025.

Dallas-Fort Worth solidified its place as the top U.S. destination for movers in 2025, and now two local ZIP codes are emerging among the top-10 most in-demand places people are moving to in 2026: 75114 in Crandall, and 75251 in North Dallas.

The two ZIPs appeared in MovingPlace's new analysis of the U.S. ZIP codes that attracted the most movers based on December 2025 migration data. In all, the report said 696,230 moves took place across the country in the final month of 2025.

Crandall's 75114 ZIP code ranked as the No. 2 hottest American ZIP code with 12.4 moves per 1,000 residents occurring in December. Crandall fell second nationally to 34987 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, whose move ratio was 16.2 moves per capita.

Crandall is located about 27 miles southeast of Dallas in nearby Kaufman County, where its 7,664 residents make a median household income of $88,829 per year, according to MovingPlace.

The report said Crandall is a "more affordable alternative" to other Dallas-area suburbs, as its median housing prices stand at just under $266,500.

"Its high ranking reflects a significant influx of residents attracted to new housing developments and the area’s increasing accessibility," the report's author wrote.

Kaufman County is also home Forney, another fast-growing Dallas suburb. Forney has expanded so quickly that H-E-B is moving in to meet residents' grocery needs, and the new store is expected to open at the end of January. If that's any indication of Kaufman County's growth, Crandall may soon be next to get its own H-E-B.

Dallas' own 75251 ZIP code ranked 10th on the list with 9.6 moves per capita that took place in December. This ZIP is bordered by I-635 to the north, U.S. Hwy 75 to the east, Forest Lane to the south, and Park Central Drive to the west. This area boasts 3,529 residents, and might be attracting many newcomers because it contains many apartment complexes, a retirement community, and an assisted living facility. The area is also near multiple hotels and Medical City Dallas Hospital.

"This urban ZIP code, known for its mix of corporate offices and residential high-rises, continues to be a primary destination for those relocating to the Dallas-Fort Worth area," the report said.

Dallasites residing in 75251 ZIP code make a median household income of $84,791 annually. Rather than giving the specific housing prices for this ZIP, MovingPlace said Dallas' citywide median home price is $458,000.

The only other Texas ZIP that had the most moves in December 2025 was 78701 in Austin, which ranked No. 7 nationwide.

The top 10 ZIP codes that had the highest moves per capita in December 2025 are:

No. 1 – 34987 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida
No. 2 – 75114 in Crandall, Texas
No. 3 – 87001 in Algodones, New Mexico
No. 4 – 80019 in Aurora, Colorado
No. 5 – 37228 in Nashville, Tennessee
No. 6 – 85387 in Surprise, Arizona
No. 7 – 78701 in Austin, Texas
No. 8 – 28445 in Holly Ridge, North Carolina
No. 9 – 33576 in San Antonio, Florida
No. 10 – 75251 in Dallas, Texas

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