| ZIP Code | 75785 |
|---|---|
| City | Rusk |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Area Code | 430/903 |
| Elevation | 536 ft |
| Latitude | 31.75786 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.176209 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 20.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 202 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,543 (37.8%) |
| Some College | 1,684 (25%) |
| Associates | 934 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 394 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 967 (14.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,672 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,800 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 73% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $911/mo ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,814 |
| Vacant Units | 628 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,814 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 628 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 75785 is located in Rusk, Texas, within Cherokee County. With a population of 10,769, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41 years. Economically, 75785 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,672 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 75785 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $158,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $911 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 73% since 2019.
The population of 75785 is majority White (57.11%). Residents are less-educated — 20.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 75785 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 75785 in Rusk, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,769 residents, a median household income of $64,672, and a median home value of $158,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.