Katy, Texas, Is the ‘Hottest’ Zip Code in the U.S.

• A new list ranks the “most popular ZIP codes” in the U.S.
• Katy, Texas, came in at No. 1
• Katy is a part of the Greater Houston metropolitan area.

Buying a home is a really … really … one more time … really big deal. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the median home sale price in the U.S. hit $419,200, marking a 17 percent increase from the fourth quarter of 2020, according to The Motley Fool. But beyond being a major financial investment, it’s also a personal investment, too. So when you do go to buy a house, you better do all your research on finding the perfect place to live. If you need help to source the coolest, hippest, and hottest zones, then this list is for you. 

In January, Opendoor Brokerage shared its list of the “most popular ZIP codes and hidden gems” of the previous year. It analyzed data from the local Multiple Listing Services (MLS) where Opendoor Brokerage operates. Then it ranked them by the total number of homes that went into contract within 90 days of…