Colmesneil, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75938
Tyler County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,608
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,379
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Colmesneil pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75938 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 75938 covers 483.0 square miles in Colmesneil, Tyler County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,608 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75938 reports a modest median household income of $55,379 (27% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,522. The poverty rate is 20.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,300 (61% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $827; owner occupancy is 86.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tyler County, so 75938 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 75938
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colmesneil, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75938.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 75938, Colmesneil, 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
2,608
Population
483.0
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75938?
46.5
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
1.7%
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?
$55,379
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$29,522
Per Capita Income
20.7%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
38.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75938 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Colmesneil, 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)
$55,379 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas 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
1,702housing units
1,702
Total Housing Units
1,240
Occupied Units
462
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,300
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$827
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 75938, employing approximately 181 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,498,000.
21
Businesses
181
Employees
$9.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 19.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 14.3% |
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 75938 vs 75942 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75942 | Doucette, TX | 115 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75938, 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 (2,608 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 75938 in?
ZIP code 75938 (Colmesneil) is located in Tyler County, Texas. Tyler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tyler-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75938?
ZIP code 75938 in Colmesneil, TX has a population of 2,608 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75938?
The median household income in ZIP 75938 is $55,379, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75938?
The median home value in ZIP 75938 is $97,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75938?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75938 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75938?
ZIP code 75938 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75938?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75938 are: Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75938?
In ZIP code 75938, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 75938?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75938 is 38.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75938?
In ZIP code 75938, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75938?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75938 is 20.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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