Ben Wheeler, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75754
Van Zandt County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,783
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,815
- Median income Near-median income area
- $268,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ben Wheeler pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75754 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 75754 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt County, Texas, home to 5,783 residents across 321.3 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75754 reports a modest median household income of $69,815 (8% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,468. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 3.4%. Median home value is $268,300 (8% above the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,093; 81.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Van Zandt County, so 75754 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 75754
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ben Wheeler, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75754.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 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 75754, Ben Wheeler, 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
5,783
Population
321.3
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75754?
47.3
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
4.8%
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?
$69,815
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$36,468
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
37.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75754 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Ben Wheeler, 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)
$69,815 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
3,009housing units
3,009
Total Housing Units
2,798
Occupied Units
211
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,300
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,093
Median Rent
2001
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 83 business establishments in ZIP 75754, employing approximately 751 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,620,000.
83
Businesses
751
Employees
$36.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 21.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.6% |
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 75754 vs 75790 →
ZIP 75754 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75754
Ben Wheeler (75754)
5,783 residents
- 75790
Van (75790)
4,203 residents
- 75756
Brownsboro (75756)
4,002 residents
- 75778
Murchison (75778)
3,254 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75754 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75754 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75756
Brownsboro (75756)
$81,619 median income
- 75754
Ben Wheeler (75754)
$69,815 median income
- 75790
Van (75790)
$65,039 median income
- 75778
Murchison (75778)
$57,589 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75754 ranks #2 of 4 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 75754, 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 (5,783 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 75754 in?
ZIP code 75754 (Ben Wheeler) is located in Van Zandt County, Texas. Van Zandt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/van-zandt-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75754?
ZIP code 75754 in Ben Wheeler, TX has a population of 5,783 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75754?
The median household income in ZIP 75754 is $69,815, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75754?
The median home value in ZIP 75754 is $268,300, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75754?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75754 is White at 77.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75754?
ZIP code 75754 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 751 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75754?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75754 are: Construction (18), Other services (except public administration) (11), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75754?
In ZIP code 75754, 45.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 75754?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75754 is 37.5 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 75754?
In ZIP code 75754, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75754?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75754 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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