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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
$86,391
Median income
$341,600
Median home value
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,585. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.7%. The typical home here is valued at $341,600 (38% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,580 monthly, and 66.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 75165 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Ellis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 75165?

34.9

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.1%
African American 15.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%

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

$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

$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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%

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

What does housing look like?

19,797

Total Housing Units

18,741

Occupied Units

1,056

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.0%
Renter 34.0%

$341,600

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75165 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 75165 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 75165 ranks #4 of 5 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
75167 Waxahachie, TX 8,436 6.9 mi
76041 Forreston, TX 434 9.4 mi
75152 Palmer, TX 4,606 8.3 mi
75101 Bardwell, TX 646 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ellis County

75154 standard
Red Oak, TX
Pop: 36,041
76065 standard
Midlothian, TX
Pop: 28,986
75119 standard
Ennis, TX
Pop: 26,601
75167 standard
Waxahachie, TX
Pop: 8,436
75125 standard
Ferris, TX
Pop: 6,691
75152 standard
Palmer, TX
Pop: 4,606

Related Areas

Ellis County Waxahachie, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.