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 Moderate-density area
- $85,981
- Median income Above-median income area
- $264,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75161 (Terrell, TX) fell -3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 296.8 in 2023 to 287.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,838. The poverty rate is 6.6%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $264,500 (7% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $862; 86.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kaufman County, so 75161 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$34,838
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
41.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75161 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Terrell, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$85,981 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,506housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75161, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,165 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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