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Nacogdoches, TX · standard

ZIP Code 75965

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

17,591
92/sq mi
$55,291
Median income
$244,500
Median home value
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nacogdoches pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
92
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75965 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75965 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas, home to 17,591 residents across 191.2 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75965 reports a modest median household income of $55,291 (27% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $37,683. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.2%. The typical home here is valued at $244,500 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $968 monthly, and 51.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 75965 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Nacogdoches 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 75965

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nacogdoches, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75965.

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 75965, 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

17,591

Population

191.2

Area (sq mi)

92

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 75965?

30.4

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 71.3%
African American 11.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%

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?

$55,291

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$37,683

Per Capita Income

22.8%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

17.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75965 ranks nationally

Nacogdoches, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,291 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.5%

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

What does housing look like?

8,764

Total Housing Units

7,843

Occupied Units

921

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.4%
Renter 48.6%

$244,500

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$968

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75965 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 160
2021 +10.9% 178
2022 +16.9% 208
2023 +4.3% 217
2024 +3.8% 225

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 400 business establishments in ZIP 75965, employing approximately 4,483 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,495,000.

400

Businesses

4,483

Employees

$179.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 100 25.0%
Retail trade 57 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 54 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 36 9.0%
Finance and insurance 33 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 6.3%
Construction 21 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 3.5%
Manufacturing 10 2.5%
Wholesale trade 7 1.8%
Information 6 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.8%

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 75965 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 75965 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 75965 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 75965 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
75962 Nacogdoches, TX 3,029 7.3 mi
75946 Garrison, TX 3,578 8.6 mi
75964 Nacogdoches, TX 20,097 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nacogdoches County

75964 standard
Nacogdoches, TX
Pop: 20,097
75961 standard
Nacogdoches, TX
Pop: 14,910
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

Nacogdoches County Nacogdoches, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75965 in? ▼
ZIP code 75965 (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 75965? ▼
ZIP code 75965 in Nacogdoches, TX has a population of 17,591 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75965? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75965 is $55,291, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75965? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75965 is $244,500, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75965? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75965 is White at 71.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75965? ▼
ZIP code 75965 has 400 business establishments employing approximately 4,483 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75965? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75965 are: Health care and social assistance (100), Retail trade (57), Accommodation and food services (54). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75965? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75965 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 75965? ▼
In ZIP code 75965, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.5% 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 75965? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75965 is 17.7 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 75965? ▼
In ZIP code 75965, approximately 51.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75965? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75965 is 22.8% 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.