Lufkin, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75904
Angelina County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,004
- 92/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,205
- Median income Below-median income area
- $185,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.2%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 92
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75904 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 75904 (Lufkin, TX) fell -2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.2 in 2023 to 226.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 75904 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, with 34,004 residents across 368.4 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75904 reports a modest median household income of $60,205 (20% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,246. The poverty rate is 17.1%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $185,000 (25% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,084; owner occupancy is 57.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Angelina County, so 75904 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 75904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lufkin, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75904.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
216 establishments
- Retail trade 82
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Construction 73
Construction
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 60
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 51
Accommodation and food services
51 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 75904, 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
34,004
Population
368.4
Area (sq mi)
92
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75904?
37.5
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
6.7%
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?
$60,205
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$31,246
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75904 ranks nationally
Lufkin, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$60,205 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
15,239housing units
15,239
Total Housing Units
13,534
Occupied Units
1,705
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,000
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,084
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
-2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75904 have decreased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 164 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 183 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 215 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 233 |
| 2024 | -2.9% | 226 |
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 737 business establishments in ZIP 75904, employing approximately 13,230 people with a combined annual payroll of $622,145,000.
737
Businesses
13,230
Employees
$622.1M
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 216 | 29.3% |
| Retail trade | 82 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 73 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.8% |
| Information | 5 | 0.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 75904 vs 75969 →
ZIP 75904 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75904
Lufkin (75904)
34,004 residents
- 75969 4,116
Pollok (75969)
4,116 residents
- 75926 1,070
Apple Springs (75926)
1,070 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75904 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 75904 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75969
Pollok (75969)
$84,063 median income
- 75926
Apple Springs (75926)
$65,833 median income
- 75904
Lufkin (75904)
$60,205 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 75904 ranks #3 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 75904, 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 (34,004 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 75904 in?
ZIP code 75904 (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 75904?
ZIP code 75904 in Lufkin, TX has a population of 34,004 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75904?
The median household income in ZIP 75904 is $60,205, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75904?
The median home value in ZIP 75904 is $185,000, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75904?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75904 is White at 61.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75904?
ZIP code 75904 has 737 business establishments employing approximately 13,230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75904?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75904 are: Health care and social assistance (216), Retail trade (82), Construction (73). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75904?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75904 decreased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 75904?
In ZIP code 75904, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 75904?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75904 is 20.7 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 75904?
In ZIP code 75904, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75904?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75904 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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