PlainZIP

Malakoff, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75148

Henderson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,842
26/sq mi
$68,569
Median income
$203,000
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Malakoff pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75148 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75148 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Malakoff, Henderson County, Texas, home to 5,842 residents across 226.4 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75148 reports a modest median household income of $68,569 (9% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,717. Poverty here runs at 13.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.0%. The typical home here is valued at $203,000 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $899 monthly, and 76.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henderson County, so you can benchmark 75148 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 75148

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Malakoff, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75148.

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 75148, Malakoff, 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

5,842

Population

226.4

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75148?

50.1

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 76.1%
African American 7.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$68,569

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$34,717

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75148 ranks nationally

Malakoff, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,569 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,582

Total Housing Units

2,569

Occupied Units

1,013

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$203,000

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$899

Median Rent

1986

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

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75148 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.3% 196
2021 +24.9% 244
2022 +9.4% 268
2023 +2.0% 273
2024 +9.1% 298

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 121 business establishments in ZIP 75148, employing approximately 1,207 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,791,000.

121

Businesses

1,207

Employees

$48.8M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 23.1%
Accommodation and food services 19 15.7%
Construction 15 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 12 9.9%
Manufacturing 9 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 8 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.1%
Finance and insurance 4 3.3%

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 75148 vs 75751 →

ZIP 75148 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75148 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 75148 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 75148 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
75751 Athens, TX 17,253 6.4 mi
75163 Trinidad, TX 2,285 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henderson County

75751 standard
Athens, TX
Pop: 17,253
75143 standard
Kemp, TX
Pop: 14,619
75156 standard
Mabank, TX
Pop: 14,580
75758 standard
Chandler, TX
Pop: 9,072
75752 standard
Athens, TX
Pop: 6,986
75147 standard
Mabank, TX
Pop: 6,602

Related Areas

Henderson County Malakoff, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75148 in? ▼
ZIP code 75148 (Malakoff) is located in Henderson County, Texas. Henderson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henderson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75148? ▼
ZIP code 75148 in Malakoff, TX has a population of 5,842 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75148? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75148 is $68,569, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75148? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75148 is $203,000, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75148? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75148 is White at 76.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75148? ▼
ZIP code 75148 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 1,207 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75148? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75148 are: Retail trade (28), Accommodation and food services (19), Construction (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75148? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75148 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 75148? ▼
In ZIP code 75148, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 75148? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75148 is 33.2 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 75148? ▼
In ZIP code 75148, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75148? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75148 is 13.0% 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.