| ZIP Code | 75851 |
|---|---|
| City | Lovelady |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Houston County |
| Area Code | 936 |
| Elevation | 239 ft |
| Latitude | 31.092367 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -95.499937 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48225 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 22.1% ▼ 43% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 56% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 39 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 903 (31.2%) |
| Some College | 926 (32%) |
| Associates | 390 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 300 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 339 (11.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,500 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,500 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,009/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,220 |
| Vacant Units | 448 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,220 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 448 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
ZIP code 75851 is located in Lovelady, Texas, within Houston County. With a population of 4,292, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.7 years. Economically, 75851 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,500 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 75851 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $165,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,009 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 75851 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.3%. Residents are less-educated — 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 75851 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 75851 in Lovelady, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,292 residents, a median household income of $66,500, and a median home value of $165,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.