PlainZIP

Tyler, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75704

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

8,684
50/sq mi
$55,855
Median income
$154,600
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tyler pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75704 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75704 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, home to 8,684 residents across 173.7 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75704 reports a modest median household income of $55,855 (26% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,478. Poverty here runs at 18.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $154,600 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,173 monthly, and 78.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 75704 in local context, 6 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 75704

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tyler, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75704.

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 75704, Tyler, 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

8,684

Population

173.7

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75704?

40.6

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

11.7%

Foreign-Born

White 57.2%
African American 24.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%

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?

$55,855

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$30,478

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75704 ranks nationally

Tyler, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,855 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 37.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,164

Total Housing Units

3,051

Occupied Units

1,113

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$154,600

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$1,173

Median Rent

1982

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

-2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75704 have decreased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 191
2021 +17.0% 224
2022 +18.5% 265
2023 +13.3% 300
2024 -2.3% 294

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 156 business establishments in ZIP 75704, employing approximately 2,718 people with a combined annual payroll of $148,329,000.

156

Businesses

2,718

Employees

$148.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 16.0%
Retail trade 20 12.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 15 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 7.7%
Manufacturing 10 6.4%
Wholesale trade 9 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.5%
Finance and insurance 7 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 7 4.5%
Health care and social assistance 6 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.6%
Information 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 75704 vs 75771 →

ZIP 75704 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 75704 ranks #6 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 75704 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 75704 ranks #6 of 7 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
75771 Lindale, TX 18,361 8.9 mi
75709 Tyler, TX 5,062 7.3 mi
75702 Tyler, TX 27,069 8.0 mi
75706 Tyler, TX 8,771 8.8 mi
75758 Chandler, TX 9,072 9.9 mi
75701 Tyler, TX 34,373 10.1 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
75647 standard
Gladewater, TX
Pop: 13,196

Related Areas

Smith County Tyler, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75704 in? ▼
ZIP code 75704 (Tyler) 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 75704? ▼
ZIP code 75704 in Tyler, TX has a population of 8,684 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75704? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75704 is $55,855, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75704? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75704 is $154,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75704? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75704 is White at 57.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75704? ▼
ZIP code 75704 has 156 business establishments employing approximately 2,718 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75704? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75704 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (20), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75704? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75704 decreased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 75704? ▼
In ZIP code 75704, 37.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 75704? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75704 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75704? ▼
In ZIP code 75704, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75704? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75704 is 18.7% 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.