Longview, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75603
Gregg County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,456
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,212
- Median income Near-median income area
- $185,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Longview pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75603 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 75603 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Longview, Gregg County, Texas, home to 5,456 residents across 119.9 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75603 reports a modest median household income of $65,212 (14% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,146. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $185,800 (25% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $697; owner occupancy is 78.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gregg County, so 75603 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 75603
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Longview, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75603.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
22 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 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 75603, 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
5,456
Population
119.9
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75603?
42.8
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
6.8%
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?
$65,212
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$35,146
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75603 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Longview, 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)
$65,212 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,943housing units
2,943
Total Housing Units
2,606
Occupied Units
337
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,800
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$697
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 200 business establishments in ZIP 75603, employing approximately 4,222 people with a combined annual payroll of $275,034,000.
200
Businesses
4,222
Employees
$275.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 27 | 13.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 11.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 16 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 8.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 13 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.5% |
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 75603 vs 75602 →
ZIP 75603 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75604
Longview (75604)
29,934 residents
- 75602
Longview (75602)
23,286 residents
- 75601
Longview (75601)
15,849 residents
- 75603 5,456
Longview (75603)
5,456 residents
- 75641 223
Easton (75641)
223 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75603 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75603 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75604
Longview (75604)
$67,942 median income
- 75601
Longview (75601)
$65,700 median income
- 75603
Longview (75603)
$65,212 median income
- 75602
Longview (75602)
$52,330 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75603 ranks #3 of 4 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 75603, 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 (5,456 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 75603 in?
ZIP code 75603 (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 75603?
ZIP code 75603 in Longview, TX has a population of 5,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75603?
The median household income in ZIP 75603 is $65,212, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75603?
The median home value in ZIP 75603 is $185,800, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75603?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75603 is White at 50.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75603?
ZIP code 75603 has 200 business establishments employing approximately 4,222 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75603?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75603 are: Retail trade (27), Wholesale trade (22), Transportation and warehousing (20). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75603?
In ZIP code 75603, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 75603?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75603 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75603?
In ZIP code 75603, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75603?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75603 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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