PlainZIP

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
$45,995
Median income
$136,100
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,811. The poverty rate stands at 24.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $136,100 (45% below the state average); renters pay a median of $925 monthly, and 57.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 75501 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bowie 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 75501

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Texarkana, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75501.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 75501?

37.8

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 55.7%
African American 34.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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

$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

$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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

15,699

Total Housing Units

13,450

Occupied Units

2,249

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.1%
Renter 42.9%

$136,100

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$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

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ZIP 75501 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 75501 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 75501 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 75501 ranks #5 of 6 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
75569 Nash, TX 2,874 4.7 mi
75573 Redwater, TX 181 6.5 mi
75503 Texarkana, TX 24,379 9.7 mi
75572 Queen City, TX 3,491 9.8 mi
75561 Hooks, TX 5,395 12.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bowie County

75503 standard
Texarkana, TX
Pop: 24,379
75570 standard
New Boston, TX
Pop: 11,518
75559 standard
De Kalb, TX
Pop: 5,568
75561 standard
Hooks, TX
Pop: 5,395
75567 standard
Maud, TX
Pop: 4,225
75569 standard
Nash, TX
Pop: 2,874

Related Areas

Bowie County Texarkana, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.