PlainZIP

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
$65,809
Median income
$167,700
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gladewater pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,383. Local economic indicators show a 15.8% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $167,700 (32% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,076 monthly, and 75.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 75647 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Smith County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 75647?

36.7

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 76.6%
African American 9.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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

$32,383

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75647 ranks nationally

Gladewater, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,809 40th percentile higher than 40% 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 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,487

Total Housing Units

4,824

Occupied Units

663

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

$167,700

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75647 ranks #3 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 75647 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 75647 ranks #5 of 5 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
75693 White Oak, TX 6,869 5.4 mi
75604 Longview, TX 29,934 7.2 mi
75662 Kilgore, TX 24,536 10.5 mi
75755 Big Sandy, TX 5,719 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Smith County

75703 standard
Tyler, TX
Pop: 37,166
75701 standard
Tyler, TX
Pop: 34,373
75702 standard
Tyler, TX
Pop: 27,069
75771 standard
Lindale, TX
Pop: 18,361
75707 standard
Tyler, TX
Pop: 13,711
75791 standard
Whitehouse, TX
Pop: 13,125

Related Areas

Smith County Gladewater, TX Texas

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.

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