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Athens, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75751

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

17,253
41/sq mi
$70,620
Median income
$209,400
Median home value
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75751 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75751 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Athens, Henderson County, Texas, home to 17,253 residents across 416.7 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75751 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,620 (7% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,391. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. Housing costs here run $209,400 for a typical home value (15% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,106 a month; 65.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 75751 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Henderson 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 75751

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Athens, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75751.

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 75751, Athens, 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

17,253

Population

416.7

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75751?

34.6

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 61.8%
African American 9.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%

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?

$70,620

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$31,391

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75751 ranks nationally

Athens, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,620 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

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

What does housing look like?

7,655

Total Housing Units

6,630

Occupied Units

1,025

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.6%
Renter 34.4%

$209,400

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,106

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75751 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 165
2021 +13.5% 187
2022 +21.1% 226
2023 +3.5% 234
2024 +5.8% 248

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 519 business establishments in ZIP 75751, employing approximately 7,476 people with a combined annual payroll of $366,489,000.

519

Businesses

7,476

Employees

$366.5M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 79 15.2%
Health care and social assistance 66 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 66 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 60 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 9.1%
Construction 41 7.9%
Finance and insurance 34 6.5%
Manufacturing 24 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 3.3%
Wholesale trade 16 3.1%
Information 10 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.7%
Utilities 8 1.5%
Educational services 6 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.6%

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 75751 vs 75148 →

ZIP 75751 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 75751 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 75751 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 75751 ranks the highest of 3 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
75148 Malakoff, TX 5,842 6.4 mi
75752 Athens, TX 6,986 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henderson County

75143 standard
Kemp, TX
Pop: 14,619
75156 standard
Mabank, TX
Pop: 14,580
75758 standard
Chandler, TX
Pop: 9,072
75752 standard
Athens, TX
Pop: 6,986
75147 standard
Mabank, TX
Pop: 6,602
75148 standard
Malakoff, TX
Pop: 5,842

Related Areas

Henderson County Athens, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75751 in? ▼
ZIP code 75751 (Athens) is located in Henderson County, Texas. Henderson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henderson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75751? ▼
ZIP code 75751 in Athens, TX has a population of 17,253 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75751? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75751 is $70,620, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75751? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75751 is $209,400, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75751? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75751 is White at 61.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75751? ▼
ZIP code 75751 has 519 business establishments employing approximately 7,476 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75751? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75751 are: Retail trade (79), Health care and social assistance (66), Accommodation and food services (66). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75751? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75751 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 75751? ▼
In ZIP code 75751, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 75751? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75751 is 23.3 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 75751? ▼
In ZIP code 75751, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75751? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75751 is 13.3% 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.