ZIP Code 75503

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Texarkana · Bowie County · Texas

Population
24,379

119/sq mi

Median income
$72,159

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$229,800

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.4%

Median age 39.5

Land area
204.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 75503 in Texarkana, Texas has a population of 24,379. The median household income is $72,159, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $229,800, 17% below the US average. 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 75503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 204.5 square miles in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas. The area is home to 24,379 residents, producing a population density of 119 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 75503 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75503 sits at $72,159 (5% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $39,973. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $229,800 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,251 per month, and 62.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 14 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bowie County, so you can benchmark 75503 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 75503

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

24,379

Population

204.5

Area (sq mi)

119

People / sq mi

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Texarkana, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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