ZIP Code 75778

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Murchison · Henderson County · Texas

Population
3,254

22/sq mi

Median income
$57,589

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$154,900

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.1%

Median age 39.4

Land area
145.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 75778 in Murchison, Texas has a population of 3,254. The median household income is $57,589, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $154,900, 44% below the US average. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 75778 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 145.9 square miles in Murchison, Henderson County, Texas. The area is home to 3,254 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 75778 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75778 sits at $57,589 (24% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,807. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $154,900 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $1,142 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75778 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 41 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henderson County, so you can benchmark 75778 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 75778

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75778.

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 75778, Murchison, 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

3,254

Population

145.9

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75778?

39.4

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$57,589

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$31,807

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

40.7 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 52.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,695

Total Housing Units

1,323

Occupied Units

372

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$154,900

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,142

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 75778, employing approximately 204 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,133,000.

41

Businesses

204

Employees

$8.1M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 19.5%
Retail trade 8 19.5%
Other services (except public administration) 8 19.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.3%

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 75778 vs 75756 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
75756 Brownsboro, TX 4,002 6.5 mi
75752 Athens, TX 6,986 6.9 mi
75754 Ben Wheeler, TX 5,783 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75778 in?
ZIP code 75778 (Murchison) 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 75778?
ZIP code 75778 in Murchison, TX has a population of 3,254 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75778?
The median household income in ZIP 75778 is $57,589, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75778?
The median home value in ZIP 75778 is $154,900, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75778?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75778 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75778?
ZIP code 75778 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 204 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75778?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75778 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75778?
In ZIP code 75778, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 75778?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75778 is 40.7 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 75778?
In ZIP code 75778, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75778?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75778 is 15.2% 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 Murchison, 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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