| ZIP Code | 75755 |
|---|---|
| City | Big Sandy |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Upshur County |
| Area Code | 430/903 |
| Elevation | 390 ft |
| Latitude | 32.641695 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.075624 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48459 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 17.9% ▲ 79% above avg |
| College Grads | 21.4% ▼ 45% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 116 (3.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,206 (41%) |
| Some College | 612 (20.8%) |
| Associates | 378 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 267 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 363 (12.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,227 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $108,800 ▼ 61% below avg ↓ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $896/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,286 |
| Vacant Units | 454 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,286 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 454 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 75755 is located in Big Sandy, Texas, within Upshur County. With a population of 4,863, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.8 years. Economically, 75755 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,227 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 75755 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $108,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $896 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 decreased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 75755 is primarily White (80.61%). Residents are less-educated — 21.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.9%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 75755 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 75755 in Big Sandy, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,863 residents, a median household income of $58,227, and a median home value of $108,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.