ZIP Code 75165
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Waxahachie · Ellis County · Texas
- Population
- 37,966
- Median income
- $86,391
- Median home value
- $341,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.8%
- Land area
- 291.2 sq mi
130/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.9
Chicago
ZIP code 75165 in Waxahachie, Texas has a population of 37,966. The median household income is $86,391, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $341,600, 23% above the US average. 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75165 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 291.2 square miles in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas. The area is home to 37,966 residents, producing a population density of 130 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 75165 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75165 sits at $86,391 (14% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,585. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $341,600 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,580 per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75165 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ellis County, so you can benchmark 75165 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 75165
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$38,585
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 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?
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
$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.
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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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