ZIP
78738
TX · County 48453 · pop 28,790 (population)
35.8
Opportunity Index
EARLY_SIGNALNational rank #7859
Why This ZIP
ZIP 78738 ranks #7859 nationally with phase EARLY_SIGNAL. Primary driver: BANK_INSTITUTIONAL. Capital opportunity score is 37.4, signal coverage 7/10 (88% data coverage, HIGH confidence).
ZIP 78738 — Historical Price + Stress Trajectory
50 years FHFA HPI · 2.3 years quarterly stress signalsloading…
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🟡 HPI Index (left axis) = FHFA House Price Index annual values from FHFA HPI-AT-BDL ZIP5 dataset · 1975–2025 · base 100. Overlay (right axis) = quarterly stress signal blended with annual HPI YoY where available. annual + quarterly data points loaded.
Parent County 48453 — ZIP 78738 highlighted
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Parent County 48453 — ZIP 78738 highlightedNational 5y🔥 top = HOT zips · ⊘ bottom = BAD · hover for values
ZIPs in Parent County 48453 — ZIP 78738 highlighted — ranked by opportunity
click any row to drill in · gold ★ = sweet spot| # | ZIP | Opp | Phase | Driver | Action | Bank Mv | Cap Rdy | Disc% | Vac% | Short | REO | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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▲ Top 3 Bullish Signals
| Listings Discount | 33.9 |
| Foreclosure / Delinquency | 32.0 |
| Property Stress | 24.0 |
▼ Top 3 Risk Signals
| Construction Pressure | 67.1 |
| Bank Institutional | 54.9 |
⚠ Missing Data
Auction / REOFL Deep BonusHOA / Federal LiensInsurance Distress
Coverage: 88%
Confidence: HIGH
⇅ Rank
National rank#7859
PhaseEARLY_SIGNAL
Primary driverBANK_INSTITUTIONAL
Capital opp37.4
Pulse score34.8
Signal Breakdown — 10 Categories
Vacancy
4.9
Auction / REO
—
Construction Pressure
67.1
FL Deep Bonus
—
Property Stress
24.0
HOA / Federal Liens
—
Listings Discount
33.9
Bank Institutional
54.9
Insurance Distress
0.0
Foreclosure / Delinquency
32.0
Top-Line Metrics
Avg DOM (days)
93.1
Price Cut %
9.3%
Short-Sale Listings
2
Auction Events 90d
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Vacancy %
4.9%
Bank Score
54.9
Insurance Score
0.0
Listings Discount
33.9
Benchmark vs County vs State vs National
| Tier | Pulse | FC | Ins | Disc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 78738 | 34.8 | 27.5 | 0.0 | 33.9 |
| County 48453 | 34.1 | 26.9 | 0.0 | 29.4 |
| TX state avg | 32.2 | 17.9 | 0.6 | 31.7 |
| National | 31.0 | 17.4 | 0.4 | 28.4 |
Related ZIPs — Same County (10)
| ZIP | Opp | Phase | Driver | Disc | Stress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78645 | 38.5 | PEAK_OPPORTUNITY | VACANCY | 38 | 24 |
| 78669 | 38.3 | OVERHEATED | VACANCY | 32 | 24 |
| 78653 | 37.2 | PEAK_OPPORTUNITY | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 40 | 24 |
| 78654 | 37.0 | OVERHEATED | VACANCY | 28 | 25 |
| 78701 | 36.9 | OVERHEATED | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 36 | 24 |
| 78660 | 36.8 | PEAK_OPPORTUNITY | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 38 | 24 |
| 78725 | 36.8 | PEAK_OPPORTUNITY | LISTINGS_DISCOUNT | 46 | 24 |
| 78727 | 36.7 | PEAK_OPPORTUNITY | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 36 | 24 |
| 78732 | 36.4 | OVERHEATED | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 36 | 24 |
| 78730 | 36.3 | EARLY_SIGNAL | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 33 | 24 |
DLRadar data · last update 10/20/2026, 9:32:01 AM
API: /api/economic-pulse/zip/78738
Methodology: the opportunity index blends the pulse reading with capital opportunity. Signals from methodology.