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Nacogdoches, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75961

Nacogdoches County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,910
21/sq mi
$41,495
Median income
$141,200
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nacogdoches pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75961 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75961 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas, home to 14,910 residents across 716.8 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75961 reports a modest median household income of $41,495 (45% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,744. Poverty here runs at 27.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. Median home value sits at $141,200 (43% below the state average), median rent at $979 a month, and owner-occupancy at 49.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 75961, plus 6 more within Nacogdoches County, give a clearer read than the 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 75961

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nacogdoches, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75961.

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 75961, Nacogdoches, 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

14,910

Population

716.8

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75961?

33.0

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 54.5%
African American 28.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

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?

$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

How ZIP 75961 ranks nationally

Nacogdoches, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,495 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

Owner 49.9%
Renter 50.1%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 75961 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 75961 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 Code City Population Distance
75978 Woden, TX 144 3.9 mi
75962 Nacogdoches, TX 3,029 9.6 mi
75937 Chireno, TX 994 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nacogdoches County

75964 standard
Nacogdoches, TX
Pop: 20,097
75965 standard
Nacogdoches, TX
Pop: 17,591
75946 standard
Garrison, TX
Pop: 3,578
75962 standard
Nacogdoches, TX
Pop: 3,029
75760 standard
Cushing, TX
Pop: 2,614
75944 standard
Etoile, TX
Pop: 1,301

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75961 in? ▼
ZIP code 75961 (Nacogdoches) is located in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Nacogdoches County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nacogdoches-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75961? ▼
ZIP code 75961 in Nacogdoches, TX has a population of 14,910 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75961? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75961 is $41,495, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75961? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75961 is $141,200, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75961? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75961 is White at 54.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75961? ▼
ZIP code 75961 has 473 business establishments employing approximately 8,331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75961? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75961 are: Retail trade (88), Health care and social assistance (59), Finance and insurance (44). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75961? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75961 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 75961? ▼
In ZIP code 75961, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 75961? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75961 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 75961? ▼
In ZIP code 75961, approximately 49.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75961? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75961 is 27.5% 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.