City

Palestine, TX

4 ZIP codes  ·  Anderson County  ·  Texas

👥38,281Population
💰$57,096Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$182,489Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.9% Female 41.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.8%Hispanic: 21%Black: 19.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.2%Race
White52.8%
Hispanic21.0%
Black19.9%
Asian0.6%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma453 (1.9%)
HS Graduate7,596 (31.4%)
Some College5,803 (24%)
Associates3,850 (15.9%)
Bachelors2,533 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree3,920 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 24%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College24.0%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.2%Renter: 32.8%Tenure
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,096 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$182,489 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,061/mo
Total Housing Units14,305
Vacant Units2,089

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Palestine, TX

Palestine is a city in Texas, located in Anderson County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 38,281 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.55 years.

Economically, Palestine is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,095 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Palestine is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,489, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,060 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palestine is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (52.78%).

Palestine, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Palestine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75801 16,891 $53,485 $163,100 $1,003 6.3% 31.8% 59.1%
75803 21,390 $59,947 $197,800 $1,106 3.5% 23.0% 73.6%