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ZIP Code 75488

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

1,161
4/sq mi
$54,700
Median income
$206,300
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Telephone pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75488 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75488 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Telephone, Fannin County, Texas, home to just 1,161 residents across 305.5 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75488 reports a modest median household income of $54,700 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,965. Poverty here runs at 26.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.4%. Median home value sits at $206,300 (17% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 97.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fannin County, letting you compare 75488 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 75488

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Telephone, TX

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,161

Population

305.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 75488 ranks nationally

Telephone, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,700 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 75488 vs 75447 →

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.