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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
$65,000
Median income
$165,000
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th 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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,785. Local economic indicators show a 11.1% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $165,000 for a typical home value (33% below the state average), with rent averaging $955 a month; 77.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cherokee County, so you can benchmark 75785 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 75785?

40.5

Median Age

61.3%

Male

38.7%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 63.1%
African American 21.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

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

$23,785

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75785 ranks nationally

Rusk, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,000 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,745

Total Housing Units

3,082

Occupied Units

663

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$165,000

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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

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Related Areas

Cherokee County Rusk, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.