ZIP Code 75961
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Nacogdoches · Nacogdoches County · Texas
- Population
- 14,910
- Median income
- $41,495
- Median home value
- $141,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.1%
- Land area
- 716.8 sq mi
21/sq mi
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▼ 49% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
Median age 33
Chicago
ZIP code 75961 in Nacogdoches, Texas has a population of 14,910. The median household income is $41,495, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $141,200, 49% below the US average. 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 75961 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 716.8 square miles in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas. The area is home to 14,910 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 75961 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 75961 sits at $41,495 (45% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,744. The poverty rate stands at 27.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $141,200 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $979 per month, and 49.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 75961 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nacogdoches County, so you can benchmark 75961 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 75961
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75961.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
44 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75961, Nacogdoches, 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
14,910
Population
716.8
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75961?
33.0
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
6.5%
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?
$41,495
Median Household Income
-45% vs state
$28,744
Per Capita Income
27.5%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,632
Total Housing Units
6,449
Occupied Units
1,183
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,200
Median Home Value
-43% vs state
$979
Median Rent
1984
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 75961 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 168 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 185 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 203 |
| 2023 | +24.3% | 253 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 259 |
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 473 business establishments in ZIP 75961, employing approximately 8,331 people with a combined annual payroll of $397,770,000.
473
Businesses
8,331
Employees
$397.8M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 88 | 18.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 12.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 28 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 3.4% |
| Information | 9 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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