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Paris, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75462

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

11,350
22/sq mi
$81,563
Median income
$250,200
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75462 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75462 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paris, Lamar County, Texas, home to 11,350 residents across 518.3 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75462 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,563 (8% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $40,795. Poverty here runs at 8.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.3%. The typical home here is valued at $250,200 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of $929 monthly, and 75.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 75462 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lamar 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 75462

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paris, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75462.

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 75462, Paris, 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

11,350

Population

518.3

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75462?

42.4

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$81,563

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$40,795

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75462 ranks nationally

Paris, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,563 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,202

Total Housing Units

4,828

Occupied Units

374

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$250,200

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$929

Median Rent

1995

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

-0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75462 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 169
2021 +14.2% 193
2022 +16.5% 225
2023 +12.0% 252
2024 -0.5% 251

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 215 business establishments in ZIP 75462, employing approximately 2,241 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,431,000.

215

Businesses

2,241

Employees

$87.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 38 17.7%
Retail trade 37 17.2%
Health care and social assistance 33 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 25 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 11 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.7%
Manufacturing 6 2.8%
Wholesale trade 6 2.8%
Finance and insurance 5 2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 75462 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 75462 ranks #2 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 75462 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 75462 ranks #2 of 4 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
75460 Paris, TX 23,592 7.3 mi
75416 Blossom, TX 2,893 8.3 mi
75468 Pattonville, TX 888 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lamar County

75460 standard
Paris, TX
Pop: 23,592
75473 standard
Powderly, TX
Pop: 3,855
75416 standard
Blossom, TX
Pop: 2,893
75486 standard
Sumner, TX
Pop: 2,346
75435 standard
Deport, TX
Pop: 1,185
75411 standard
Arthur City, TX
Pop: 1,118

Related Areas

Lamar County Paris, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75462 in? ▼
ZIP code 75462 (Paris) is located in Lamar County, Texas. Lamar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lamar-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75462? ▼
ZIP code 75462 in Paris, TX has a population of 11,350 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75462? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75462 is $81,563, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75462? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75462 is $250,200, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75462? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75462 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75462? ▼
ZIP code 75462 has 215 business establishments employing approximately 2,241 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75462? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75462 are: Construction (38), Retail trade (37), Health care and social assistance (33). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75462? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75462 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 75462? ▼
In ZIP code 75462, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 75462? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75462 is 22.0 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 75462? ▼
In ZIP code 75462, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75462? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75462 is 8.8% 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.