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Palestine, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75801

Anderson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,799
30/sq mi
$56,787
Median income
$173,200
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Palestine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75801 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, home to 16,799 residents across 556.3 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75801 reports a modest median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $173,200 (30% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,041 monthly, and 62.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 75801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palestine, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75801.

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 75801, Palestine, 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

16,799

Population

556.3

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75801?

35.5

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 54.5%
African American 26.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%

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?

$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

How ZIP 75801 ranks nationally

Palestine, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,787 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

Owner 62.0%
Renter 38.0%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 75801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75801 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 75801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 75801 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
75839 Elkhart, TX 5,069 9.3 mi
75779 Neches, TX 122 9.4 mi
75803 Palestine, TX 22,397 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anderson County

75803 standard
Palestine, TX
Pop: 22,397
75861 standard
Tennessee Colony, TX
Pop: 9,017
75763 standard
Frankston, TX
Pop: 6,005
75839 standard
Elkhart, TX
Pop: 5,069
75853 standard
Montalba, TX
Pop: 963
75779 standard
Neches, TX
Pop: 122

Related Areas

Anderson County Palestine, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75801 in? ▼
ZIP code 75801 (Palestine) is located in Anderson County, Texas. Anderson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anderson-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75801? ▼
ZIP code 75801 in Palestine, TX has a population of 16,799 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75801 is $56,787, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75801 is $173,200, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75801 is White at 54.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75801? ▼
ZIP code 75801 has 585 business establishments employing approximately 8,349 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75801 are: Retail trade (119), Health care and social assistance (87), Accommodation and food services (80). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75801 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75801? ▼
In ZIP code 75801, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 75801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75801 is 21.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75801? ▼
In ZIP code 75801, approximately 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75801 is 16.2% 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.