ZIP Code 75801
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Palestine · Anderson County · Texas
- Population
- 16,799
- Median income
- $56,787
- Median home value
- $173,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.9%
- Land area
- 556.3 sq mi
30/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.5
Chicago
ZIP code 75801 in Palestine, Texas has a population of 16,799. The median household income is $56,787, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $173,200, 38% below the US average. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 556.3 square miles in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas. The area is home to 16,799 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 75801 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75801 sits at $56,787 (25% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,096. The poverty rate stands at 16.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $173,200 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,041 per month, and 62.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Anderson County, so you can benchmark 75801 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 75801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75801.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
119 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
87 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
54 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75801, Palestine, 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
16,799
Population
556.3
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75801?
35.5
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
6.8%
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?
$56,787
Median Household Income
-25% vs state
$32,096
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,302
Total Housing Units
6,199
Occupied Units
1,103
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,200
Median Home Value
-30% vs state
$1,041
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75801 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 191 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 211 |
| 2022 | +20.4% | 254 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 279 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 287 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 585 business establishments in ZIP 75801, employing approximately 8,349 people with a combined annual payroll of $396,086,000.
585
Businesses
8,349
Employees
$396.1M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 119 | 20.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 87 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 33 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 2.4% |
| Information | 12 | 2.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 6 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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