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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
$65,212
Median income
$185,800
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,146. Poverty here runs at 15.1%, with unemployment measured at 7.3%. Median home value sits at $185,800 (25% below the state average), median rent at $697 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Gregg County, letting you compare 75603 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 75603

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Longview, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75603.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 75603?

42.8

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 50.7%
African American 29.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%

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

$35,146

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75603 ranks nationally

Longview, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,212 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,943

Total Housing Units

2,606

Occupied Units

337

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$185,800

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75603 ranks #4 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 75603 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 75603 ranks #3 of 4 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
75602 Longview, TX 23,286 5.1 mi
75601 Longview, TX 15,849 7.7 mi
75641 Easton, TX 223 7.9 mi
75604 Longview, TX 29,934 10.3 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
75602 standard
Longview, TX
Pop: 23,286
75601 standard
Longview, TX
Pop: 15,849
75693 standard
White Oak, TX
Pop: 6,869

Related Areas

Gregg County Longview, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.