Kaufman, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75142
Kaufman County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,982
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,028
- Median income Near-median income area
- $237,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kaufman pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75142 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75142 (Kaufman, TX) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.9 in 2023 to 305.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75142 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas, home to 18,982 residents across 448.7 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75142 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,028 (6% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,272. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $237,900 (4% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,367; 75.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kaufman County, so 75142 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 75142
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kaufman, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75142.
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75142, Kaufman, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
18,982
Population
448.7
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75142?
36.3
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
12.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$80,028
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$32,272
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75142 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Kaufman, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,028 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,498housing units
7,498
Total Housing Units
6,952
Occupied Units
546
Vacant Units
3.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,900
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,367
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
306
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+206%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75142 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 201 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 232 |
| 2022 | +23.5% | 286 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 295 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 306 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 388 business establishments in ZIP 75142, employing approximately 4,723 people with a combined annual payroll of $210,006,000.
388
Businesses
4,723
Employees
$210.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 51 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.1% |
| Information | 8 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 75142 vs 75158 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75158 | Scurry, TX | 4,139 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75142, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,982 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 75142 in?
ZIP code 75142 (Kaufman) is located in Kaufman County, Texas. Kaufman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kaufman-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75142?
ZIP code 75142 in Kaufman, TX has a population of 18,982 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75142?
The median household income in ZIP 75142 is $80,028, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75142?
The median home value in ZIP 75142 is $237,900, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75142?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75142 is White at 58.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75142?
ZIP code 75142 has 388 business establishments employing approximately 4,723 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75142?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75142 are: Construction (51), Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75142?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75142 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75142?
In ZIP code 75142, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 75142?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75142 is 32.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75142?
In ZIP code 75142, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75142?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75142 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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