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Fairfield, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75840

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

7,076
10/sq mi
$58,224
Median income
$206,200
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fairfield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75840 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75840 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas, home to 7,076 residents across 707.6 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75840 reports a modest median household income of $58,224 (23% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,688. Poverty here runs at 15.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. Median home value sits at $206,200 (17% below the state average), median rent at $878 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Freestone County, letting you compare 75840 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 75840

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfield, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75840.

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 75840, Fairfield, 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

7,076

Population

707.6

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75840?

40.0

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 70.2%
African American 14.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

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?

$58,224

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$32,688

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 75840 ranks nationally

Fairfield, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,224 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,071

Total Housing Units

2,507

Occupied Units

564

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$206,200

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$878

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 210 business establishments in ZIP 75840, employing approximately 2,066 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,516,000.

210

Businesses

2,066

Employees

$85.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 32 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 28 13.3%
Finance and insurance 17 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 17 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 6.2%
Construction 11 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.3%
Manufacturing 8 3.8%
Utilities 6 2.9%
Wholesale trade 6 2.9%
Information 6 2.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.9%

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 Code City Population Distance
75832 Cayuga, TX 66 10.9 mi

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Related Areas

Freestone County Fairfield, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75840 in? ▼
ZIP code 75840 (Fairfield) is located in Freestone County, Texas. Freestone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/freestone-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75840? ▼
ZIP code 75840 in Fairfield, TX has a population of 7,076 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75840? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75840 is $58,224, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75840? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75840 is $206,200, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75840? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75840 is White at 70.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75840? ▼
ZIP code 75840 has 210 business establishments employing approximately 2,066 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75840? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75840 are: Retail trade (32), Other services (except public administration) (32), Accommodation and food services (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75840? ▼
In ZIP code 75840, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75840? ▼
In ZIP code 75840, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75840? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75840 is 15.6% 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.