Elkhart, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75839
Anderson County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,069
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,404
- Median income Near-median income area
- $165,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elkhart pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75839 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 75839 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elkhart, Anderson County, Texas, home to 5,069 residents across 381.1 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75839 reports a modest median household income of $67,404 (11% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,844. The poverty rate is 20.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $165,800 (33% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,216; owner occupancy is 81.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anderson County, so 75839 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 75839
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elkhart, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75839.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 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 75839, Elkhart, 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
5,069
Population
381.1
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75839?
39.3
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
2.5%
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?
$67,404
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$32,844
Per Capita Income
20.7%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75839 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Elkhart, 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)
$67,404 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
2,570housing units
2,570
Total Housing Units
2,253
Occupied Units
317
Vacant Units
2.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,800
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,216
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 75839, employing approximately 331 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,477,000.
59
Businesses
331
Employees
$13.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 8.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 5.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 5.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.1% |
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 75839 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75801
Palestine (75801)
16,799 residents
- 75844 5,718
Grapeland (75844)
5,718 residents
- 75839 5,069
Elkhart (75839)
5,069 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75839 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75839 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
- 75844
Grapeland (75844)
$60,376 median income
- 75801
Palestine (75801)
$56,787 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75839 ranks the highest 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 75839, 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 (5,069 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 75839 in?
ZIP code 75839 (Elkhart) 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 75839?
ZIP code 75839 in Elkhart, TX has a population of 5,069 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75839?
The median household income in ZIP 75839 is $67,404, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75839?
The median home value in ZIP 75839 is $165,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75839?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75839 is White at 70.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75839?
ZIP code 75839 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75839?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75839 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75839?
In ZIP code 75839, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 75839?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75839 is 23.2 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 75839?
In ZIP code 75839, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75839?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75839 is 20.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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