Waskom, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75692
Harrison County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,098
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,904
- Median income Near-median income area
- $152,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waskom pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75692 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 75692 (Waskom, TX) rose +12.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.4 in 2023 to 269.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75692 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waskom, Harrison County, Texas, home to 5,098 residents across 232.8 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75692 reports a modest median household income of $63,904 (15% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,633. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,300 (38% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $928; owner occupancy is 88.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harrison County, so 75692 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 75692
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waskom, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75692.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 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 75692, Waskom, 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
5,098
Population
232.8
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75692?
48.0
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
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?
$63,904
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$31,633
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75692 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Waskom, 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)
$63,904 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
2,388housing units
2,388
Total Housing Units
2,124
Occupied Units
264
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,300
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$928
Median Rent
1986
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
+12.9%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75692 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 175 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 190 |
| 2022 | +22.9% | 234 |
| 2023 | +2.0% | 238 |
| 2024 | +12.9% | 269 |
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 79 business establishments in ZIP 75692, employing approximately 798 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,058,000.
79
Businesses
798
Employees
$47.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 16.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 11.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 8.9% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 7.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.8% |
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 75692 vs 71033 →
ZIP 75692 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75692
Waskom (75692)
5,098 residents
- 71033
Greenwood (71033)
3,510 residents
- 71007 1,141
Bethany (71007)
1,141 residents
- 75642 229
Elysian Fields (75642)
229 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75692 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75692 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71007
Bethany (71007)
$66,477 median income
- 75692
Waskom (75692)
$63,904 median income
- 71033
Greenwood (71033)
$54,243 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75692 ranks #2 of 3 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 75692, 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 (5,098 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 75692 in?
ZIP code 75692 (Waskom) is located in Harrison County, Texas. Harrison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harrison-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75692?
ZIP code 75692 in Waskom, TX has a population of 5,098 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75692?
The median household income in ZIP 75692 is $63,904, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75692?
The median home value in ZIP 75692 is $152,300, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75692?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75692 is White at 75.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75692?
ZIP code 75692 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 798 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75692?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75692 are: Construction (13), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75692?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75692 increased by 12.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 75692?
In ZIP code 75692, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 75692?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75692 is 27.0 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 75692?
In ZIP code 75692, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75692?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75692 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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