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87.6% of homes in ZIP 78355, Texas are owned free and clear — the highest share in the state among rural ZIP codes with at least 2,500 owner-occupied homes. This data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s exclusive 2026 analysis of U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024. What does it mean for land investors in Texas, North Carolina, Alabama, and Colorado? In a time of rising rates and economic uncertainty, debt-free ownership is not just a financial outcome — it’s a strategic advantage. This is not just about affordability; it’s about resilience. How many of your portfolio holdings can withstand a 10-year interest rate cycle without refinancing risk? The answer may lie in the patterns of ownership in places like ZIP 78355. Learn more: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-12-land-land-free-and-clear-zcta-tx-rural Homes Owned Free and Clear, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 ZIP 78355 — 87.6% #2 ZIP 78595 — 85.3% #3 ZIP 75426 — 84.7% #4 ZIP 77547 — 79.8% #5 ZIP 75948 — 78.8% #6 ZIP 75638 — 77.5% #7 ZIP 78543 — 76.5% #8 ZIP 76255 — 76.4% #9 ZIP 79339 — 76.4% #10 ZIP 79745 — 76.2% Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-12-land-land-free-and-clear-zcta-tx-rural View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902
Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · ALEX Intelligence computation
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