Hughes Springs, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75656
Cass County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,804
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $41,727
- Median income Below-median income area
- $144,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hughes Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75656 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 75656 covers 277.7 square miles in Hughes Springs, Cass County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,804 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75656 reports a modest median household income of $41,727 (45% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,031. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 0.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $144,500 (42% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $885; owner occupancy is 73.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cass County, so 75656 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 75656
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hughes Springs, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75656.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 75656, Hughes Springs, 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
4,804
Population
277.7
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75656?
37.5
Median Age
43.9%
Male
56.1%
Female
2.5%
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?
$41,727
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$24,031
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 75656 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Hughes Springs, 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)
$41,727 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
2,161housing units
2,161
Total Housing Units
1,921
Occupied Units
240
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,500
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$885
Median Rent
1980
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 75656, employing approximately 1,665 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,267,000.
93
Businesses
1,665
Employees
$33.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 20.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 18.3% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 9 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 3.2% |
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 75656 vs 75638 →
ZIP 75656 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
- 75630
Avinger (75630)
2,588 residents
- 75668 1,993
Lone Star (75668)
1,993 residents
- 75566 782
Marietta (75566)
782 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75656 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75656 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
- 75630
Avinger (75630)
$49,677 median income
- 75656
Hughes Springs (75656)
$41,727 median income
- 75668
Lone Star (75668)
$41,495 median income
- 75566
Marietta (75566)
$39,219 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75656 ranks #3 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 75656, 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 (4,804 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 75656 in?
ZIP code 75656 (Hughes Springs) is located in Cass County, Texas. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75656?
ZIP code 75656 in Hughes Springs, TX has a population of 4,804 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75656?
The median household income in ZIP 75656 is $41,727, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75656?
The median home value in ZIP 75656 is $144,500, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75656?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75656 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75656?
ZIP code 75656 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 1,665 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75656?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75656 are: Accommodation and food services (19), Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75656?
In ZIP code 75656, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75656?
In ZIP code 75656, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75656?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75656 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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