Gladewater, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75647
Smith County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,196
- 67/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,809
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gladewater pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 67
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75647 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 75647 (Gladewater, TX) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 254.0 in 2023 to 264.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75647 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gladewater, Smith County, Texas, home to 13,196 residents across 196.7 square miles, a density of 67 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75647 reports a modest median household income of $65,809 (13% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,383. The poverty rate is 15.8%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $167,700 (32% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,076; owner occupancy is 75.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Smith County, so 75647 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 75647
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gladewater, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75647.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 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 75647, Gladewater, 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
13,196
Population
196.7
Area (sq mi)
67
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75647?
36.7
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
3.3%
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?
$65,809
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$32,383
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75647 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Gladewater, 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)
$65,809 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,487housing units
5,487
Total Housing Units
4,824
Occupied Units
663
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,700
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,076
Median Rent
1983
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
265
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+165%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75647 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.3% | 190 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 207 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 236 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 254 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 265 |
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 213 business establishments in ZIP 75647, employing approximately 2,218 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,390,000.
213
Businesses
2,218
Employees
$126.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 32 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 17 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 5.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.8% |
| Information | 5 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.4% |
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 75647 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
- 75662
Kilgore (75662)
24,536 residents
- 75647
Gladewater (75647)
13,196 residents
- 75693 6,869
White Oak (75693)
6,869 residents
- 75755 5,719
Big Sandy (75755)
5,719 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75647 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75647 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75693
White Oak (75693)
$102,146 median income
- 75755
Big Sandy (75755)
$73,402 median income
- 75662
Kilgore (75662)
$70,096 median income
- 75604
Longview (75604)
$67,942 median income
- 75647
Gladewater (75647)
$65,809 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75647 ranks #5 of 5 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 75647, 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 (13,196 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 75647 in?
ZIP code 75647 (Gladewater) is located in Smith County, Texas. Smith County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/smith-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75647?
ZIP code 75647 in Gladewater, TX has a population of 13,196 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75647?
The median household income in ZIP 75647 is $65,809, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75647?
The median home value in ZIP 75647 is $167,700, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75647?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75647 is White at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75647?
ZIP code 75647 has 213 business establishments employing approximately 2,218 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75647?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75647 are: Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (19). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75647?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75647 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 75647?
In ZIP code 75647, 48.8% 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 75647?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75647 is 26.1 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 75647?
In ZIP code 75647, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75647?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75647 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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