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Terrell, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75161

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

6,165
21/sq mi
$85,981
Median income
$264,500
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Terrell pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75161 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75161 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, home to 6,165 residents across 295.0 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75161 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,981 (14% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,838. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.4%. Median home value sits at $264,500 (7% above the state average), median rent at $862 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 42 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 75161, plus 6 more within Kaufman County, give a clearer read than the 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 75161

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Terrell, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75161.

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 75161, Terrell, 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

6,165

Population

295.0

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75161?

45.8

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 62.3%
African American 7.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%

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?

$85,981

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$34,838

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

41.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75161 ranks nationally

Terrell, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,981 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,506

Total Housing Units

2,401

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

3.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$264,500

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$862

Median Rent

1995

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

-3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75161 have decreased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 193
2021 +12.4% 217
2022 +23.9% 268
2023 +10.6% 297
2024 -3.2% 287

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 77 business establishments in ZIP 75161, employing approximately 375 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,181,000.

77

Businesses

375

Employees

$24.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 18 23.4%
Construction 16 20.8%
Retail trade 8 10.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 9.1%
Manufacturing 5 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 6.5%

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 75161 vs 75160 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
75160 Terrell, TX 23,627 7.7 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75161 in? ▼
ZIP code 75161 (Terrell) 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 75161? ▼
ZIP code 75161 in Terrell, TX has a population of 6,165 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75161? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75161 is $85,981, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75161? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75161 is $264,500, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75161? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75161 is White at 62.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75161? ▼
ZIP code 75161 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 375 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75161? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75161 are: Other services (except public administration) (18), Construction (16), Retail trade (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75161? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75161 decreased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 75161? ▼
In ZIP code 75161, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 75161? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75161 is 41.6 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 75161? ▼
In ZIP code 75161, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75161? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75161 is 6.6% 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.