PlainZIP

Jefferson, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75657

Marion County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,246
10/sq mi
$49,466
Median income
$113,200
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jefferson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75657 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75657 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, home to 8,246 residents across 868.0 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75657 reports a modest median household income of $49,466 (35% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,534. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.8%. The typical home here is valued at $113,200 (54% below the state average); renters pay a median of $913 monthly, and 76.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 1 more sharing Marion County, letting you compare 75657 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 75657

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jefferson, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75657.

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 75657, Jefferson, 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

8,246

Population

868.0

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 75657?

48.4

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 70.8%
African American 21.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$49,466

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$30,534

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75657 ranks nationally

Jefferson, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,466 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,291

Total Housing Units

3,323

Occupied Units

968

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$113,200

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$913

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 159 business establishments in ZIP 75657, employing approximately 1,789 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,430,000.

159

Businesses

1,789

Employees

$78.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 23 14.5%
Retail trade 22 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 18 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 13 8.2%
Construction 12 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 6.9%
Finance and insurance 11 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 6.3%
Manufacturing 9 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.4%
Information 5 3.1%
Wholesale trade 4 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.9%

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 Code City Population Distance
75562 Kildare, TX 176 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

75630 standard
Avinger, TX
Pop: 2,588

Related Areas

Marion County Jefferson, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75657 in? ▼
ZIP code 75657 (Jefferson) is located in Marion County, Texas. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75657? ▼
ZIP code 75657 in Jefferson, TX has a population of 8,246 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75657? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75657 is $49,466, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75657? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75657 is $113,200, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75657? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75657 is White at 70.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75657? ▼
ZIP code 75657 has 159 business establishments employing approximately 1,789 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75657? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75657 are: Accommodation and food services (23), Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75657? ▼
In ZIP code 75657, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 75657? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75657 is 32.4 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 75657? ▼
In ZIP code 75657, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75657? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75657 is 20.6% 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.