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 Moderate-density area
- $56,787
- Median income Below-median income area
- $173,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 75801 (Palestine, TX) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 278.6 in 2023 to 287.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,096. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $173,200 (30% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,041; owner occupancy is 62.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anderson County, so 75801 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 75801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palestine, TX
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$32,096
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75801 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Palestine, 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)
$56,787 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
7,302housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 75801 vs 75839 →
ZIP 75801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75803
Palestine (75803)
22,397 residents
- 75801
Palestine (75801)
16,799 residents
- 75839 5,069
Elkhart (75839)
5,069 residents
- 75779 122
Neches (75779)
122 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75801 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75839
Elkhart (75839)
$67,404 median income
- 75803
Palestine (75803)
$61,794 median income
- 75801
Palestine (75801)
$56,787 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75801, 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 (16,799 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 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.
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