| ZIP Code | 75488 |
|---|---|
| City | Telephone |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Fannin County |
| Area Code | 430/903 |
| Elevation | 515 ft |
| Latitude | 33.778767 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.996778 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48147 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.0 yrs ↓ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.93 |
| Below Poverty | 26.8% ▲ 168% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.7% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 244 (35.9%) |
| Some College | 111 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 127 (18.7%) |
| Bachelors | 72 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 116 (17.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,231 ▼ 22% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $261,400 ≈ Avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 480 |
| Vacant Units | 112 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 480 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 112 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
ZIP code 75488 is located in Telephone, Texas, within Fannin County. With a population of 1,080, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31 years. Economically, 75488 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,231 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 75488 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $261,400 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 97.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 62% since 2019.
The population of 75488 is primarily White (94.35%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 26.8%.
The unemployment rate in 75488 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 75488 in Telephone, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,080 residents, a median household income of $59,231, and a median home value of $261,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.