Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | -7.41 |
| Below Poverty | 13.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,295 (3.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,486 (29.8%) |
| Some College | 8,894 (23%) |
| Associates | 6,566 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 4,265 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,090 (15.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,042 ▼ 23% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $177,082 ▼ 36% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,041/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 21,282 |
| Vacant Units | 3,443 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Anderson County is located in Texas and encompasses 13 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 59,309 residents. With a median age of 39.72, it is a middle-aged county.
Anderson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,041 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Anderson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $177,082 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,041. Homeownership rates are high at 71.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Anderson County are majority White (56.1%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Anderson County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 13 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75839 | Elkhart | 6,577 | $66,733 | $156,500 | $995 | 6.9% | 35.1% |
| 75763 | Frankston | 6,319 | $62,522 | $152,700 | $1,043 | 4.5% | 37.0% |
| 75853 | Montalba | 1,008 | $48,542 | $220,700 | $748 | 9.2% | 37.0% |
| 75801 | Palestine | 16,891 | $53,485 | $163,100 | $1,003 | 6.3% | 31.8% |
| 75803 | Palestine | 21,390 | $59,947 | $197,800 | $1,106 | 3.5% | 23.0% |
| 75861 | Tennessee Colony | 1,225 | $69,257 | $208,500 | $917 | 3.8% | 21.6% |