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Texarkana, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75503

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

24,379
119/sq mi
$72,159
Median income
$229,800
Median home value
38.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
119
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75503 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75503 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, with 24,379 residents across 204.5 square miles, a density of 119 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75503 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,159 (5% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,973. Poverty here runs at 9.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. The typical home here is valued at $229,800 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,251 monthly, and 62.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 14 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bowie County, letting you compare 75503 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 75503

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Texarkana, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75503.

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 75503, 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

24,379

Population

204.5

Area (sq mi)

119

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75503?

39.5

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 66.6%
African American 20.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$72,159

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$39,973

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

14.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75503 ranks nationally

Texarkana, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,159 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,497

Total Housing Units

10,637

Occupied Units

860

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.0%
Renter 38.0%

$229,800

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,251

Median Rent

1985

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75503 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 159
2021 +11.2% 177
2022 +15.9% 206
2023 +7.9% 222
2024 +4.5% 232

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 1,026 business establishments in ZIP 75503, employing approximately 16,667 people with a combined annual payroll of $726,174,000.

1,026

Businesses

16,667

Employees

$726.2M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 207 20.2%
Retail trade 163 15.9%
Accommodation and food services 117 11.4%
Finance and insurance 106 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 90 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 85 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 72 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 5.2%
Construction 35 3.4%
Wholesale trade 23 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.8%
Educational services 12 1.2%
Manufacturing 11 1.1%
Information 11 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%

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 75503 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 75503 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 75503 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 75503 ranks the highest of 5 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 5.0 mi
75501 Texarkana, TX 36,298 9.7 mi
75561 Hooks, TX 5,395 8.5 mi
71822 Ashdown, AR 8,925 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bowie County

75501 standard
Texarkana, TX
Pop: 36,298
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 75503 in? ▼
ZIP code 75503 (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 75503? ▼
ZIP code 75503 in Texarkana, TX has a population of 24,379 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75503? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75503 is $72,159, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75503? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75503 is $229,800, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75503? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75503 is White at 66.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75503? ▼
ZIP code 75503 has 1,026 business establishments employing approximately 16,667 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75503? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75503 are: Health care and social assistance (207), Retail trade (163), Accommodation and food services (117). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75503? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75503 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 75503? ▼
In ZIP code 75503, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.4% 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 75503? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75503 is 14.4 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 75503? ▼
In ZIP code 75503, approximately 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75503? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75503 is 9.4% 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.