| ZIP Code | 75561 |
|---|---|
| City | Hooks |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Bowie County |
| Area Code | 430/903 |
| Elevation | 372 ft |
| Latitude | 33.516756 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.281559 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 15.1% ▲ 51% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.4% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 24 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,119 (38.1%) |
| Some College | 405 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 465 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 264 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 657 (22.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,025 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $128,700 ▼ 54% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $977/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,317 |
| Vacant Units | 458 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,317 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 458 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 75561 is located in Hooks, Texas, within Bowie County. With a population of 4,954, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 75561 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,025 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 75561 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $128,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $977 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 75561 is primarily White (70.10%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.1%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 75561 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 75561 in Hooks, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,954 residents, a median household income of $58,025, and a median home value of $128,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.