Waxahachie, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75165
Ellis County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,966
- 130/sq mi High-density area
- $86,391
- Median income Above-median income area
- $341,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waxahachie pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 130
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75165 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 75165 (Waxahachie, TX) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 285.7 in 2023 to 292.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75165 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas, with 37,966 residents across 291.2 square miles, a density of 130 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75165 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,391 (14% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,585. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $341,600 (38% above the average Texas ZIP), while 66.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,580.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ellis County, so 75165 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 75165
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waxahachie, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75165.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
148 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
139 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
119 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
118 establishments
- Construction
Construction
109 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 75165, Waxahachie, 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
37,966
Population
291.2
Area (sq mi)
130
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75165?
34.9
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
7.2%
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?
$86,391
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$38,585
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75165 ranks nationally
Waxahachie, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$86,391 Top 30% higher than 70% of 30,318 US 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
19,797housing units
19,797
Total Housing Units
18,741
Occupied Units
1,056
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,600
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,580
Median Rent
2002
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75165 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 196 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 226 |
| 2022 | +23.4% | 278 |
| 2023 | +2.6% | 286 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 293 |
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 1,141 business establishments in ZIP 75165, employing approximately 17,986 people with a combined annual payroll of $839,049,000.
1,141
Businesses
17,986
Employees
$839.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 148 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 139 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 119 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 118 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 109 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 109 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 78 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 70 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 59 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 46 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 2.3% |
| Information | 24 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
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 75165 vs 75167 →
ZIP 75165 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75165
Waxahachie (75165)
37,966 residents
- 75167 8,436
Waxahachie (75167)
8,436 residents
- 75152 4,606
Palmer (75152)
4,606 residents
- 75101 646
Bardwell (75101)
646 residents
- 76041 434
Forreston (76041)
434 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75165 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75165 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 76041
Forreston (76041)
$131,250 median income
- 75167
Waxahachie (75167)
$117,714 median income
- 75152
Palmer (75152)
$94,935 median income
- 75165
Waxahachie (75165)
$86,391 median income
- 75101
Bardwell (75101)
$61,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75165 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75165, 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 (37,966 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 75165 in?
ZIP code 75165 (Waxahachie) is located in Ellis County, Texas. Ellis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ellis-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75165?
ZIP code 75165 in Waxahachie, TX has a population of 37,966 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75165?
The median household income in ZIP 75165 is $86,391, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75165?
The median home value in ZIP 75165 is $341,600, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75165?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75165 is White at 60.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75165?
ZIP code 75165 has 1,141 business establishments employing approximately 17,986 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75165?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75165 are: Retail trade (148), Health care and social assistance (139), Accommodation and food services (119). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75165?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75165 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 75165?
In ZIP code 75165, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% 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 75165?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75165 is 26.8 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 75165?
In ZIP code 75165, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75165?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75165 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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