PlainZIP

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
$60,205
Median income
$185,000
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,246. Local economic indicators show a 17.1% poverty rate alongside 6.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $185,000 (25% below the state average), median rent at $1,084 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 75904 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Angelina County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 75904?

37.5

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 61.8%
African American 17.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%

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

$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

$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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

15,239

Total Housing Units

13,534

Occupied Units

1,705

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.5%
Renter 42.5%

$185,000

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$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

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ZIP 75904 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 75904 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 75904 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 75904 ranks #3 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
75969 Pollok, TX 4,116 8.7 mi
75926 Apple Springs, TX 1,070 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Angelina County

75901 standard
Lufkin, TX
Pop: 29,036
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 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.

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