Rusk, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75785
Cherokee County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,263
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $165,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rusk pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75785 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 75785 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, home to 11,263 residents across 691.0 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75785 reports a modest median household income of $65,000 (14% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,785. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $165,000 (33% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $955; owner occupancy is 77.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cherokee County, so 75785 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 75785
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rusk, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75785.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
13 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 75785, Rusk, 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
11,263
Population
691.0
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75785?
40.5
Median Age
61.3%
Male
38.7%
Female
4.1%
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?
$65,000
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$23,785
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75785 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Rusk, 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)
$65,000 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,745housing units
3,745
Total Housing Units
3,082
Occupied Units
663
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,000
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$955
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 158 business establishments in ZIP 75785, employing approximately 2,086 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,929,000.
158
Businesses
2,086
Employees
$87.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 26 | 16.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 11 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.5% |
| Information | 4 | 2.5% |
| Utilities | 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 75785 vs 75764 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75764 | Gallatin, TX | 233 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75785, 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 (11,263 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 75785 in?
ZIP code 75785 (Rusk) is located in Cherokee County, Texas. Cherokee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cherokee-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75785?
ZIP code 75785 in Rusk, TX has a population of 11,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75785?
The median household income in ZIP 75785 is $65,000, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75785?
The median home value in ZIP 75785 is $165,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75785?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75785 is White at 63.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75785?
ZIP code 75785 has 158 business establishments employing approximately 2,086 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75785?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75785 are: Retail trade (26), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75785?
In ZIP code 75785, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 75785?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75785 is 29.3 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 75785?
In ZIP code 75785, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75785?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75785 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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