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 High-density area
- $72,159
- Median income Near-median income area
- $229,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75503 (Texarkana, TX) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.8 in 2023 to 231.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,973. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $229,800 (7% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,251; 62.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bowie County, so 75503 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 75503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Texarkana, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75503.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
207 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
163 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
117 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
106 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
90 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75503?
39.5
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
4.6%
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?
$72,159
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$39,973
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
14.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75503 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Texarkana, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,159 Top 46% higher than 54% of 1,737 Texas 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
11,497housing units
11,497
Total Housing Units
10,637
Occupied Units
860
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,800
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 75503 vs 75569 →
ZIP 75503 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
- 71822 8,925
Ashdown (71822)
8,925 residents
- 75561 5,395
Hooks (75561)
5,395 residents
- 75569 2,874
Nash (75569)
2,874 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75503 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75503 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75503
Texarkana (75503)
$72,159 median income
- 75561
Hooks (75561)
$60,047 median income
- 71822
Ashdown (71822)
$59,167 median income
- 75569
Nash (75569)
$55,884 median income
- 75501
Texarkana (75501)
$45,995 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75503, 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 (24,379 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 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.
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