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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
$80,028
Median income
$237,900
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,272. Poverty here runs at 10.0%, with unemployment measured 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.

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. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kaufman County, letting you compare 75142 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 75142?

36.3

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 58.4%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%

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

How ZIP 75142 ranks nationally

Kaufman, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$80,028 Top 38% higher than 62% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$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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Pop: 310

Related Areas

Kaufman County Kaufman, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.