City

Overton, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Rusk County  ·  Texas

👥7,655Population
💰$59,875Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂33.2Median Age
🏠$145,500Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.2%Hispanic: 20.4%Black: 10.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.1%Race
White63.2%
Hispanic20.4%
Black10.8%
Asian0.3%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma38 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,593 (37.5%)
Some College654 (15.4%)
Associates796 (18.7%)
Bachelors342 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree824 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College15.4%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,875 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$145,500 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$901/mo
Total Housing Units2,789
Vacant Units504

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Overton, TX

Overton is a city in Texas, located in Rusk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,655 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.2 years.

Economically, Overton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,875 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Overton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $901 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Overton is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (63.23%).

Overton, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Overton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75684 7,655 $59,875 $145,500 $901 4.6% 27.5% 83.1%