ZIP Code 75901

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Lufkin · Angelina County · Texas

Population
29,036

69/sq mi

Median income
$62,966

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$177,700

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.2%

Median age 34.4

Land area
418.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 75901 in Lufkin, Texas has a population of 29,036. The median household income is $62,966, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $177,700, 36% below the US average. 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 75901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 418.4 square miles in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas. The area is home to 29,036 residents, producing a population density of 69 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 75901 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75901 sits at $62,966 (17% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $29,656. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $177,700 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $1,128 per month, and 63.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Angelina County, so you can benchmark 75901 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 75901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75901.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

29,036

Population

418.4

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75901?

34.4

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 56.3%
African American 10.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%

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?

$62,966

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$29,656

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

18.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,094

Total Housing Units

10,178

Occupied Units

916

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.5%
Renter 36.5%

$177,700

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$1,128

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

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 Code City Population Distance
75949 Huntington, TX 7,976 9.4 mi
75941 Diboll, TX 9,105 10.5 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Lufkin, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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