Woodville, TX · standard
ZIP Code 75979
Tyler County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,423
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,594
- Median income Below-median income area
- $161,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Woodville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75979 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 75979 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodville, Tyler County, Texas, home to 11,423 residents across 751.5 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 75979 reports a modest median household income of $51,594 (32% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,509. The poverty rate is 24.8%, 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 $161,400 (35% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,098; owner occupancy is 75.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tyler County, so 75979 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 75979
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodville, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75979.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 75979, Woodville, 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
11,423
Population
751.5
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 75979?
40.5
Median Age
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
2.9%
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?
$51,594
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$26,509
Per Capita Income
24.8%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 75979 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Woodville, 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)
$51,594 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
4,926housing units
4,926
Total Housing Units
3,532
Occupied Units
1,394
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,400
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,098
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 166 business establishments in ZIP 75979, employing approximately 2,120 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,686,000.
166
Businesses
2,120
Employees
$80.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 30 | 18.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.6% |
| Utilities | 5 | 3.0% |
| Construction | 5 | 3.0% |
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 75979 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 75979
Woodville (75979)
11,423 residents
- 77624 856
Hillister (77624)
856 residents
- 75942 115
Doucette (75942)
115 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75979 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 75979, 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 (11,423 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 75979 in?
ZIP code 75979 (Woodville) 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 75979?
ZIP code 75979 in Woodville, TX has a population of 11,423 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75979?
The median household income in ZIP 75979 is $51,594, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75979?
The median home value in ZIP 75979 is $161,400, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75979?
The largest racial group in ZIP 75979 is White at 70.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75979?
ZIP code 75979 has 166 business establishments employing approximately 2,120 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75979?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75979 are: Retail trade (30), Health care and social assistance (24), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75979?
In ZIP code 75979, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% 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 75979?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75979 is 29.7 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 75979?
In ZIP code 75979, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75979?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75979 is 24.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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