ZIP Code 75831

ZIP code 75831 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 656.8 square miles in Buffalo, Leon County, Texas. The area is home to 5,386 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 75831 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75831 sits at $51,935 (31% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,333. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $117,500 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $920 per month, and 71.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75831 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 75831 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →