ZIP Code 75161
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Terrell · Kaufman County · Texas
- Population
- 6,165
- Median income
- $85,981
- Median home value
- $264,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.1%
- Land area
- 295.0 sq mi
21/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.8
Chicago
ZIP code 75161 in Terrell, Texas has a population of 6,165. The median household income is $85,981, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $264,500, 5% below the US average. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75161 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 295.0 square miles in Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas. The area is home to 6,165 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 75161 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75161 sits at $85,981 (14% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $34,838. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $264,500 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $862 per month, and 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75161 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 42 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kaufman County, so you can benchmark 75161 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 75161
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75161.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 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 75161, Terrell, 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
6,165
Population
295.0
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75161?
45.8
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
10.4%
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?
$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
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?
2,506
Total Housing Units
2,401
Occupied Units
105
Vacant Units
3.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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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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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