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Longview, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75605

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

27,823
136/sq mi
$73,190
Median income
$252,300
Median home value
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Longview pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
136
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75605 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75605 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Longview, Gregg County, Texas, with 27,823 residents across 205.0 square miles, a density of 136 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75605 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,190 (3% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $46,183. Poverty here runs at 9.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $252,300 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,205 per month, and 58.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Gregg County, letting you compare 75605 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 75605

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Longview, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75605.

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 75605, 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

27,823

Population

205.0

Area (sq mi)

136

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75605?

38.7

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 73.7%
African American 11.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$73,190

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$46,183

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75605 ranks nationally

Longview, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,190 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%

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

What does housing look like?

16,715

Total Housing Units

15,392

Occupied Units

1,323

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.4%
Renter 41.6%

$252,300

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,205

Median Rent

1988

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75605 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 171
2021 +11.5% 191
2022 +18.1% 226
2023 +7.0% 242
2024 +1.8% 246

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 1,017 business establishments in ZIP 75605, employing approximately 18,171 people with a combined annual payroll of $821,512,000.

1,017

Businesses

18,171

Employees

$821.5M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 184 18.1%
Health care and social assistance 175 17.2%
Accommodation and food services 109 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 94 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 85 8.4%
Finance and insurance 76 7.5%
Construction 75 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 19 1.9%
Wholesale trade 18 1.8%
Information 14 1.4%
Educational services 14 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 13 1.3%
Manufacturing 13 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 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

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ZIP 75605 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 75605 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 75605 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 75605 ranks #3 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
75601 Longview, TX 15,849 5.1 mi
75640 Diana, TX 4,652 9.4 mi
75604 Longview, TX 29,934 8.0 mi
75602 Longview, TX 23,286 9.2 mi
75693 White Oak, TX 6,869 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gregg County

75604 standard
Longview, TX
Pop: 29,934
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
75603 standard
Longview, TX
Pop: 5,456

Related Areas

Gregg County Longview, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75605 in? ▼
ZIP code 75605 (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 75605? ▼
ZIP code 75605 in Longview, TX has a population of 27,823 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75605? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75605 is $73,190, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75605? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75605 is $252,300, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75605? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75605 is White at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75605? ▼
ZIP code 75605 has 1,017 business establishments employing approximately 18,171 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75605? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75605 are: Retail trade (184), Health care and social assistance (175), Accommodation and food services (109). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75605? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75605 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 75605? ▼
In ZIP code 75605, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% 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 75605? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75605 is 22.1 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 75605? ▼
In ZIP code 75605, approximately 58.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75605? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75605 is 9.6% 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.