City

Big Sandy, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Upshur County  ·  Texas

👥4,863Population
💰$58,227Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$108,800Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓21.4%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 13.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White80.6%
Hispanic4.4%
Black13.1%
Asian0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads21.4% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma116 (3.9%)
HS Graduate1,206 (41%)
Some College612 (20.8%)
Associates378 (12.8%)
Bachelors267 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree363 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College20.8%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,227 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$108,800 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$896/mo
Total Housing Units2,286
Vacant Units454

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
66%
About Big Sandy, TX

Big Sandy is a city in Texas, located in Upshur County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 4,863 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Big Sandy is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,227 is below the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Big Sandy is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $896 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Sandy is less-educated. 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.61%).

Big Sandy, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Big Sandy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75755 4,863 $58,227 $108,800 $896 4.2% 21.4% 72.1%

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