ZIP Code 75488

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Telephone · Fannin County · Texas

Population
1,161

4/sq mi

Median income
$54,700

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$206,300

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.8%

Median age 31.1

Land area
305.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 75488 in Telephone, Texas has a population of 1,161. The median household income is $54,700, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $206,300, 26% below the US average. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 75488 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 305.5 square miles in Telephone, Fannin County, Texas. The area is home to 1,161 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 75488 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75488 sits at $54,700 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,965. The poverty rate stands at 26.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $206,300 (17% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75488 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fannin County, so you can benchmark 75488 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 75488

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75488.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75488, Telephone, 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

1,161

Population

305.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75488?

31.1

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$54,700

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$33,965

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

529

Total Housing Units

414

Occupied Units

115

Vacant Units

3.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.8%
Renter 2.2%

$206,300

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

1999

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 75488, employing approximately 159 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,317,000.

17

Businesses

159

Employees

$9.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 29.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 17.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 17.6%

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 Code City Population Distance
75447 Ivanhoe, TX 1,080 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75488 in?
ZIP code 75488 (Telephone) is located in Fannin County, Texas. Fannin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fannin-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75488?
ZIP code 75488 in Telephone, TX has a population of 1,161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75488?
The median household income in ZIP 75488 is $54,700, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75488?
The median home value in ZIP 75488 is $206,300, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75488?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75488 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75488?
ZIP code 75488 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75488?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75488 are: Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75488?
In ZIP code 75488, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75488?
In ZIP code 75488, approximately 97.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75488?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75488 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Telephone, TX

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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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