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Longview, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75602

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

23,286
184/sq mi
$52,330
Median income
$139,700
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Longview pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
184
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75602 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75602 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Longview, Gregg County, Texas, with 23,286 residents across 126.9 square miles, a density of 184 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75602 reports a modest median household income of $52,330 (31% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,307. The poverty rate stands at 28.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. Median home value sits at $139,700 (44% below the state average), median rent at $1,010 a month, and owner-occupancy at 62.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Gregg County, letting you compare 75602 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 75602

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Longview, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75602.

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 75602, Longview, 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

23,286

Population

126.9

Area (sq mi)

184

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75602?

31.0

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

14.8%

Foreign-Born

White 33.1%
African American 28.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%

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?

$52,330

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$23,307

Per Capita Income

28.9%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75602 ranks nationally

Longview, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,330 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 44.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,954

Total Housing Units

6,774

Occupied Units

1,180

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.7%
Renter 37.3%

$139,700

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,010

Median Rent

1971

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75602 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 164
2021 +15.2% 189
2022 +18.2% 224
2023 +3.4% 231
2024 +10.5% 255

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 379 business establishments in ZIP 75602, employing approximately 8,664 people with a combined annual payroll of $485,452,000.

379

Businesses

8,664

Employees

$485.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 61 16.1%
Wholesale trade 49 12.9%
Construction 40 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 40 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 39 10.3%
Manufacturing 27 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.8%
Finance and insurance 15 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 14 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 9 2.4%
Educational services 5 1.3%
Information 4 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 75602 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 75602 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 75602 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 75602 ranks #6 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
75603 Longview, TX 5,456 5.1 mi
75601 Longview, TX 15,849 5.1 mi
75650 Hallsville, TX 8,611 7.2 mi
75641 Easton, TX 223 7.4 mi
75605 Longview, TX 27,823 9.2 mi
75691 Tatum, TX 4,219 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gregg County

75604 standard
Longview, TX
Pop: 29,934
75605 standard
Longview, TX
Pop: 27,823
75662 standard
Kilgore, TX
Pop: 24,536
75601 standard
Longview, TX
Pop: 15,849
75693 standard
White Oak, TX
Pop: 6,869
75603 standard
Longview, TX
Pop: 5,456

Related Areas

Gregg County Longview, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75602 in? ▼
ZIP code 75602 (Longview) is located in Gregg County, Texas. Gregg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gregg-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75602? ▼
ZIP code 75602 in Longview, TX has a population of 23,286 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75602? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75602 is $52,330, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75602? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75602 is $139,700, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75602? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75602 is Two or More Ethnicities at 34.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75602? ▼
ZIP code 75602 has 379 business establishments employing approximately 8,664 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75602? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75602 are: Retail trade (61), Wholesale trade (49), Construction (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75602? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75602 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 75602? ▼
In ZIP code 75602, 44.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 75602? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75602 is 24.8 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 75602? ▼
In ZIP code 75602, approximately 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75602? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75602 is 28.9% 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.