Gilmer, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75644
Upshur County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,444
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,633
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gilmer pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75644 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75644 (Gilmer, TX) fell -2.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 75644 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas, home to 11,444 residents across 484.9 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75644 reports a modest median household income of $57,633 (24% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,589. Unemployment is 11.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,000 (34% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $996; owner occupancy is 70.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Upshur County, so 75644 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 75644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gilmer, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75644.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 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 75644, Gilmer, 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
11,444
Population
484.9
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75644?
39.4
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
3.9%
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?
$57,633
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$29,589
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75644 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Gilmer, 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)
$57,633 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
5,018housing units
5,018
Total Housing Units
4,406
Occupied Units
612
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,000
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$996
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 279 business establishments in ZIP 75644, employing approximately 3,822 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,596,000.
279
Businesses
3,822
Employees
$179.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 44 | 15.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 11.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 26 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.6% |
| Information | 8 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.1% |
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 75644 vs 75645 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75645 | Gilmer, TX | 9,778 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75644, 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 (11,444 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 75644 in?
ZIP code 75644 (Gilmer) is located in Upshur County, Texas. Upshur County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/upshur-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75644?
ZIP code 75644 in Gilmer, TX has a population of 11,444 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75644?
The median household income in ZIP 75644 is $57,633, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75644?
The median home value in ZIP 75644 is $163,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75644?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75644 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75644?
ZIP code 75644 has 279 business establishments employing approximately 3,822 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75644?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75644 are: Retail trade (44), Professional, scientific, and technical services (34), Other services (except public administration) (33). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75644?
In ZIP code 75644, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 75644?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75644 is 33.4 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 75644?
In ZIP code 75644, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75644?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75644 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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