Lufkin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75901
Angelina County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,036
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,966
- Median income Near-median income area
- $177,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lufkin pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75901 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 75901 (Lufkin, TX) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.9 in 2023 to 246.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, with 29,036 residents across 418.4 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75901 reports a modest median household income of $62,966 (17% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,656. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $177,700 (28% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,128; owner occupancy is 63.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Angelina County, so 75901 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 75901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lufkin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75901.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
187 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
87 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 71
Health care and social assistance
71 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 75901, Lufkin, 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
29,036
Population
418.4
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75901?
34.4
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
12.6%
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?
$62,966
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$29,656
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75901 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Lufkin, 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)
$62,966 38th percentile higher than 38% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,094housing units
11,094
Total Housing Units
10,178
Occupied Units
916
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,700
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,128
Median Rent
1986
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75901 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 178 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 199 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 241 |
| 2023 | -3.3% | 233 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 247 |
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 880 business establishments in ZIP 75901, employing approximately 11,770 people with a combined annual payroll of $503,925,000.
880
Businesses
11,770
Employees
$503.9M
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 187 | 21.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 96 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 91 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 87 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 71 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 64 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 60 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 3.1% |
| Information | 16 | 1.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 15 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
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 75901 vs 75949 →
ZIP 75901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75901
Lufkin (75901)
29,036 residents
- 75941 9,105
Diboll (75941)
9,105 residents
- 75949 7,976
Huntington (75949)
7,976 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75901 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75949
Huntington (75949)
$63,047 median income
- 75901
Lufkin (75901)
$62,966 median income
- 75941
Diboll (75941)
$59,593 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75901 ranks #2 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 75901, 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 (29,036 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 75901 in?
ZIP code 75901 (Lufkin) is located in Angelina County, Texas. Angelina County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/angelina-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75901?
ZIP code 75901 in Lufkin, TX has a population of 29,036 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75901?
The median household income in ZIP 75901 is $62,966, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75901?
The median home value in ZIP 75901 is $177,700, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75901 is White at 56.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75901?
ZIP code 75901 has 880 business establishments employing approximately 11,770 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75901 are: Retail trade (187), Accommodation and food services (96), Other services (except public administration) (91). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75901 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 75901?
In ZIP code 75901, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 75901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75901 is 18.7 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 75901?
In ZIP code 75901, approximately 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75901 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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