PlainZIP

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
$62,966
Median income
$177,700
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 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.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 75901 ranks nationally

Lufkin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,966 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

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

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ZIP 75901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75901 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 75901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
75949 Huntington, TX 7,976 9.4 mi
75941 Diboll, TX 9,105 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Angelina County

75904 standard
Lufkin, TX
Pop: 34,004
75941 standard
Diboll, TX
Pop: 9,105
75949 standard
Huntington, TX
Pop: 7,976
75969 standard
Pollok, TX
Pop: 4,116
75980 standard
Zavalla, TX
Pop: 2,836

Related Areas

Angelina County Lufkin, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.