City

Rusk, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Texas

👥10,769Population
💰$64,672Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$158,800Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓20.2%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.3% Female 37.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.1%Hispanic: 16.2%Black: 21.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.5%Race
White57.1%
Hispanic16.2%
Black21.8%
Asian0.7%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
31%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads20.2% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma202 (3%)
HS Graduate2,543 (37.8%)
Some College1,684 (25%)
Associates934 (13.9%)
Bachelors394 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree967 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 25%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College25.0%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,672 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$158,800 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$911/mo
Total Housing Units3,814
Vacant Units628

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Rusk, TX

Rusk is a city in Texas, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,769 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Rusk is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,672 is below the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Rusk is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $911 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rusk is less-educated. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rusk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75785 10,769 $64,672 $158,800 $911 5.9% 20.2% 77.3%