ZIP Code 75142
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Kaufman · Kaufman County · Texas
- Population
- 18,982
- Median income
- $80,028
- Median home value
- $237,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.0%
- Land area
- 448.7 sq mi
42/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.3
Chicago
ZIP code 75142 in Kaufman, Texas has a population of 18,982. The median household income is $80,028, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $237,900, 14% below the US average. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75142 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 448.7 square miles in Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. The area is home to 18,982 residents, producing a population density of 42 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 75142 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75142 sits at $80,028 (6% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,272. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $237,900 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,367 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75142 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kaufman County, so you can benchmark 75142 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 75142
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$32,272
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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