ZIP Code 75559

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De Kalb · Bowie County · Texas

Population
5,568

8/sq mi

Median income
$58,313

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$147,400

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.4%

Median age 43.2

Land area
679.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 75559 in De Kalb, Texas has a population of 5,568. The median household income is $58,313, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $147,400, 47% below the US average. 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 75559 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 679.0 square miles in De Kalb, Bowie County, Texas. The area is home to 5,568 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 75559 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75559 sits at $58,313 (23% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,367. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $147,400 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $828 per month, and 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75559 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 75559 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 75559

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75559.

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 75559, De Kalb, 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

5,568

Population

679.0

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75559?

43.2

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 76.2%
African American 12.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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?

$58,313

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$31,367

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,880

Total Housing Units

2,308

Occupied Units

572

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$147,400

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$828

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 75559, employing approximately 585 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,771,000.

81

Businesses

585

Employees

$20.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 13 16.1%
Retail trade 11 13.6%
Wholesale trade 8 9.9%
Construction 6 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 6 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.4%
Manufacturing 5 6.2%
Finance and insurance 5 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75559 in?
ZIP code 75559 (De Kalb) 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 75559?
ZIP code 75559 in De Kalb, TX has a population of 5,568 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75559?
The median household income in ZIP 75559 is $58,313, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75559?
The median home value in ZIP 75559 is $147,400, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75559?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75559 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75559?
ZIP code 75559 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 585 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75559?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75559 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (11), Wholesale trade (8). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75559?
In ZIP code 75559, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 75559?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75559 is 24.2 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 75559?
In ZIP code 75559, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75559?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75559 is 11.6% 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 De Kalb, 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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