| ZIP Code | 75844 |
|---|---|
| City | Grapeland |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Houston County |
| Area Code | 936 |
| Elevation | 381 ft |
| Latitude | 31.525333 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.422927 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48225 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.9 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.9% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 39 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,200 (35.9%) |
| Some College | 396 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 706 (21.1%) |
| Bachelors | 308 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 692 (20.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,900 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $159,400 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $835/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,866 |
| Vacant Units | 833 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,866 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 833 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 75844 is located in Grapeland, Texas, within Houston County. With a population of 5,004, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.9 years. Economically, 75844 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $49,900 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 75844 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $159,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $835 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 62% since 2019.
The population of 75844 is primarily White (72.40%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 75844 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 75844 in Grapeland, TX is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,004 residents, a median household income of $49,900, and a median home value of $159,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.