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 Moderate-density area
- $71,228
- Median income Near-median income area
- $258,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75459 (Howe, TX) fell -3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 326.4 in 2023 to 316.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,155. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $258,300 (4% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,342; 72.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grayson County, so 75459 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 75459
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Howe, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75459.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 75459?
30.6
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
12.5%
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?
$71,228
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$30,155
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75459 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Howe, 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)
$71,228 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
2,521housing units
2,521
Total Housing Units
2,097
Occupied Units
424
Vacant Units
3.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$258,300
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 75090
Sherman (75090)
23,724 residents
- 75092
Sherman (75092)
22,839 residents
- 75495 7,095
Van Alstyne (75495)
7,095 residents
- 75459 4,326
Howe (75459)
4,326 residents
- 75058 2,982
Gunter (75058)
2,982 residents
- 76268 250
Southmayd (76268)
250 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75459 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75459 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75058
Gunter (75058)
$125,694 median income
- 75495
Van Alstyne (75495)
$111,563 median income
- 75459
Howe (75459)
$71,228 median income
- 75092
Sherman (75092)
$68,036 median income
- 75090
Sherman (75090)
$55,543 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75459, 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 (4,326 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 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.
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