ZIP Code 75755

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Big Sandy · Upshur County · Texas

Population
5,719

21/sq mi

Median income
$73,402

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$109,500

▼ 61% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.7%

Median age 38.5

Land area
271.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 75755 in Big Sandy, Texas has a population of 5,719. The median household income is $73,402, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $109,500, 61% below the US average. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 75755 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 271.0 square miles in Big Sandy, Upshur County, Texas. The area is home to 5,719 residents, producing a population density of 21 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 75755 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75755 sits at $73,402 (3% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,089. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $109,500 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $897 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75755 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Upshur County, so you can benchmark 75755 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 75755

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75755.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75755, Big Sandy, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,719

Population

271.0

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75755?

38.5

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 74.8%
African American 14.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$73,402

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$28,089

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,374

Total Housing Units

1,975

Occupied Units

399

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$109,500

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$897

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 75755, employing approximately 678 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,508,000.

71

Businesses

678

Employees

$23.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 22.5%
Construction 13 18.3%
Other services (except public administration) 8 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 5 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.6%
Manufacturing 3 4.2%
Wholesale trade 3 4.2%

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
75765 Hawkins, TX 7,607 8.7 mi
75647 Gladewater, TX 13,196 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75755 in?
ZIP code 75755 (Big Sandy) is located in Upshur County, Texas. Upshur County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/upshur-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75755?
ZIP code 75755 in Big Sandy, TX has a population of 5,719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75755?
The median household income in ZIP 75755 is $73,402, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75755?
The median home value in ZIP 75755 is $109,500, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75755?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75755 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75755?
ZIP code 75755 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 678 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75755?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75755 are: Retail trade (16), Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75755?
In ZIP code 75755, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 75755?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75755 is 27.4 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 75755?
In ZIP code 75755, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75755?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75755 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Big Sandy, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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