PlainZIP

Howe, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75459

Grayson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,326
21/sq mi
$71,228
Median income
$258,300
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Howe pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75459 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75459 covers 206.0 square miles in Howe, Grayson County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,326 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75459 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,228 (6% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,155. Poverty here runs at 17.9%, with unemployment measured at 1.8%. The typical home here is valued at $258,300 (4% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,342 monthly, and 72.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 75459 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Grayson 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 75459

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Howe, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75459.

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 75459, Howe, 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

4,326

Population

206.0

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 75459?

30.6

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 69.5%
African American 5.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%

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?

$71,228

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$30,155

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75459 ranks nationally

Howe, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,228 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,521

Total Housing Units

2,097

Occupied Units

424

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$258,300

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,342

Median Rent

1987

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)

316

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+216%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75459 have decreased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 210
2021 +11.0% 233
2022 +28.9% 300
2023 +8.8% 326
2024 -3.2% 316

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 53 business establishments in ZIP 75459, employing approximately 296 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,044,000.

53

Businesses

296

Employees

$18.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 13 24.5%
Construction 11 20.8%
Retail trade 5 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 5 9.4%
Wholesale trade 4 7.5%

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 75459 vs 75092 →

ZIP 75459 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 75459 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 75459 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 75459 ranks #3 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
75092 Sherman, TX 22,839 8.2 mi
75058 Gunter, TX 2,982 6.7 mi
76268 Southmayd, TX 250 8.4 mi
75090 Sherman, TX 23,724 9.1 mi
75495 Van Alstyne, TX 7,095 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grayson County

75090 standard
Sherman, TX
Pop: 23,724
75092 standard
Sherman, TX
Pop: 22,839
75020 standard
Denison, TX
Pop: 21,872
76273 standard
Whitesboro, TX
Pop: 9,135
75021 standard
Denison, TX
Pop: 8,036
75076 standard
Pottsboro, TX
Pop: 7,378

Related Areas

Grayson County Howe, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75459 in? ▼
ZIP code 75459 (Howe) is located in Grayson County, Texas. Grayson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grayson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75459? ▼
ZIP code 75459 in Howe, TX has a population of 4,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75459? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75459 is $71,228, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75459? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75459 is $258,300, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75459? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75459 is White at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75459? ▼
ZIP code 75459 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75459? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75459 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Construction (11), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75459? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75459 decreased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 75459? ▼
In ZIP code 75459, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 75459? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75459 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75459? ▼
In ZIP code 75459, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75459? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75459 is 17.9% 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.