Texarkana, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75501
Bowie County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,298
- 147/sq mi High-density area
- $45,995
- Median income Below-median income area
- $136,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Texarkana pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 147
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75501 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 75501 (Texarkana, TX) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.6 in 2023 to 247.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, with 36,298 residents across 246.6 square miles, a density of 147 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75501 reports a modest median household income of $45,995 (39% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,811. The poverty rate is 24.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $136,100 (45% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $925; owner occupancy is 57.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bowie County, so 75501 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 75501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Texarkana, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75501.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
140 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
- Construction
Construction
91 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 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 75501, Texarkana, 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
36,298
Population
246.6
Area (sq mi)
147
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75501?
37.8
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
5.2%
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?
$45,995
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$24,811
Per Capita Income
24.5%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75501 ranks nationally
Texarkana, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$45,995 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US 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
15,699housing units
15,699
Total Housing Units
13,450
Occupied Units
2,249
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,100
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$925
Median Rent
1982
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
+2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75501 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 168 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 187 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 222 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 243 |
| 2024 | +2.0% | 247 |
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 746 business establishments in ZIP 75501, employing approximately 10,051 people with a combined annual payroll of $481,714,000.
746
Businesses
10,051
Employees
$481.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 140 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 91 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 46 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 3.8% |
| Information | 8 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.4% |
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 75501 vs 75569 →
ZIP 75501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75501
Texarkana (75501)
36,298 residents
- 75503
Texarkana (75503)
24,379 residents
- 75561 5,395
Hooks (75561)
5,395 residents
- 75572 3,491
Queen City (75572)
3,491 residents
- 75569 2,874
Nash (75569)
2,874 residents
- 75573 181
Redwater (75573)
181 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75501 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75573
Redwater (75573)
$90,349 median income
- 75503
Texarkana (75503)
$72,159 median income
- 75561
Hooks (75561)
$60,047 median income
- 75569
Nash (75569)
$55,884 median income
- 75501
Texarkana (75501)
$45,995 median income
- 75572
Queen City (75572)
$45,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75501 ranks #5 of 6 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 75501, 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 (36,298 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 75501 in?
ZIP code 75501 (Texarkana) is located in Bowie County, Texas. Bowie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bowie-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75501?
ZIP code 75501 in Texarkana, TX has a population of 36,298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75501?
The median household income in ZIP 75501 is $45,995, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75501?
The median home value in ZIP 75501 is $136,100, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75501 is White at 55.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75501?
ZIP code 75501 has 746 business establishments employing approximately 10,051 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75501 are: Retail trade (140), Other services (except public administration) (94), Construction (91). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75501 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 75501?
In ZIP code 75501, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 75501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75501 is 18.4 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 75501?
In ZIP code 75501, approximately 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75501 is 24.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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