Daingerfield, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75638
Morris County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,036
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,579
- Median income Near-median income area
- $111,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Daingerfield pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75638 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 75638 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Daingerfield, Morris County, Texas, home to 6,036 residents across 229.5 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75638 reports a modest median household income of $66,579 (12% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,732. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,000 (55% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $955; owner occupancy is 75.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Morris County, so 75638 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 75638
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Daingerfield, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75638.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 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 75638, Daingerfield, 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
6,036
Population
229.5
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75638?
42.5
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
6.5%
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?
$66,579
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$30,732
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75638 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Daingerfield, 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)
$66,579 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
2,514housing units
2,514
Total Housing Units
2,134
Occupied Units
380
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,000
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$955
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 93 business establishments in ZIP 75638, employing approximately 1,163 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,222,000.
93
Businesses
1,163
Employees
$66.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 15.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.4% |
| Information | 4 | 4.3% |
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 75638 vs 75656 →
ZIP 75638 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75638
Daingerfield (75638)
6,036 residents
- 75656
Hughes Springs (75656)
4,804 residents
- 75668 1,993
Lone Star (75668)
1,993 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75638 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75638 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75638
Daingerfield (75638)
$66,579 median income
- 75656
Hughes Springs (75656)
$41,727 median income
- 75668
Lone Star (75668)
$41,495 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75638 ranks the highest of 3 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 75638, 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 (6,036 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 75638 in?
ZIP code 75638 (Daingerfield) is located in Morris County, Texas. Morris County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morris-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75638?
ZIP code 75638 in Daingerfield, TX has a population of 6,036 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75638?
The median household income in ZIP 75638 is $66,579, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75638?
The median home value in ZIP 75638 is $111,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75638?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75638 is White at 54.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75638?
ZIP code 75638 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 1,163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75638?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75638 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Retail trade (14), Finance and insurance (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75638?
In ZIP code 75638, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 75638?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75638 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 75638?
In ZIP code 75638, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75638?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75638 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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