Knox County, TX Distress Report: Foreclosure, Tax Liens & ZIPs (2026)
Where is distress concentrating in Knox County, Texas? DLRadar grades every Knox County ZIP 0-100 from foreclosure, tax-lien, mortgage and insurance records, peaking at 7/100. Here is the 2026 Knox County breakdown.
- Knox County's most distressed ZIP is 76380 at 7/100.
- 6 ZIP codes tracked in Knox County, averaging 3/100 distress.
- Knox County reads peak — home values up 2.0% year over year.
- Vacancy runs 36.6% across Knox County's tracked ZIPs, with a 14.8% poverty rate.
- The typical Knox County home is worth about $76,760 against a ~$46,610 median income.
- Lending headwind in Knox County sits at 0/100 — a forward read on distressed supply.
All figures come from the monthly DLRadar distress index built on public records. Attribution to DLRadar (dlradar.com) appreciated.
| Rank | ZIP | Composite distress |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76380 | 7/100 |
| 2 | 79529 | 3/100 |
| 3 | 76363 | 2/100 |
| 4 | 76371 | 2/100 |
| 5 | 79505 | 2/100 |
| 6 | 79227 | 1/100 |
Most distressed ZIP codes in Knox County (composite distress 0-100, 2026)
What is driving Knox County distress
DLRadar builds Knox County's distress picture only from records anyone can pull; its ZIPs average 3/100: FHFA price data, CFPB delinquency, county foreclosure and tax-lien filings, FEMA/NFIP claims and Census ACS.
Knox County market phase and pricing
Knox County currently sits in peak after a 2.0% gain in the past twelve months. Slower absorption is the mechanism that converts price weakness into motivated supply.
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Frequently asked
What is the most distressed ZIP code in Knox County, TX?
ZIP 76380 leads Knox County at 7/100, recomputed monthly from public records.
Is Knox County expanding or contracting?
Knox County is classified peak with a 2.0% year-over-year increase, following the FHFA House Price Index.
What are the sources behind these Knox County numbers?
The inputs are all public: FHFA for the peak path, CFPB mortgage performance, recorder filings from the county, FEMA and NFIP, and Census ACS. Because all 6 ZIP codes in Knox County run through the identical model used nationwide, the figures compare directly against any other market.
How much do distress scores vary between Knox County ZIP codes?
County-level numbers smooth away the detail that matters. Across the Knox County ZIPs DLRadar ranks, scores run from 7/100 in 76380 down to 1/100 in 79227, against a Knox County average of 3/100. With 6 points between best and worst, county-level targeting in Knox County wastes effort.
What do Knox County home values and vacancy say about distressed supply?
The typical Knox County home carries about $76,760 of value against a median household income near $46,610. Vacancy across Knox County's tracked ZIPs runs 36.6% and the poverty rate is 14.8%. A tight budget and an empty house together turn a missed payment into a sale, so they are scored beside Knox County's foreclosure and lien data and its 0/100 lending headwind.
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