75755 ZIP Code — Big Sandy, TX

Upshur County, Texas

ZIP code 75755 is located in Big Sandy, Texas, within Upshur County. It covers approximately 101.27 square miles and serves a population of 4,982 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 903/430.

About ZIP code 75755

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $52,913. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 75755 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,982

population

101.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75755 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75755

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75755. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Sandy	Acceptable
Big Sandy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75797 Big Sandy (3.3 mi) 75765 Hawkins (9.6 mi) 75792 Winona (10.9 mi) 75647 Gladewater (11.1 mi) 75644 Gilmer (11.6 mi) 75645 Gilmer (12.2 mi) 75693 White Oak (15.1 mi) 75708 Tyler (16 mi) 75604 Longview (16.9 mi) 75706 Tyler (17.8 mi) 75706 Tyler (17.8 mi) 75771 Lindale (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,982
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	459

Geography
Land area	101.27 sq mi
Water area	1.50 sq mi
Latitude	32.6316
Longitude	-95.0929
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	903/430

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	46.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	29.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	20.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,982

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$52,913

Median household income

$22,812

Per capita income

$106,100

Median home value

$1,001

Median monthly rent

66.2%

Home ownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

1,678

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

248

10–14

258

189

15–19

196

155

20–24

162

281

25–34

292

278

35–44

289

259

45–54

270

165

55–59

172

288

60–64

299

238

65–74

247

120

75–84

125

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,116	22.4%
18 and over	3,866	77.6%
65 and over	805	16.2%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.8%

Black or African American 12.5%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,124	80.8%
Black or African American	637	12.5%
Two or more races	135	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	124	2.4%
Other race	68	1.3%
Asian	15	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	46.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	29.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	20.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$52,913

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 33.1%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 17.6%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,100
Median rent / month	$1,001
Owner occupied	66.2%
Renter occupied	33.8%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	65.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	24.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	11.1%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	16.8%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	42.2%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	13.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.8%
Electricity	82.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%
Wood	1.9%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,096	60.1%
Cohabiting couple	35	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	205	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	488	26.8%
Households with children under 18	576	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	523	28.7%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	28.2%
Married	61.5%	49.1%
Separated	0.8%	0.5%
Widowed	3.2%	11.9%
Divorced	4.4%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 17.0%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.3%
Kindergarten	23	2.0%
Elementary school	607	51.8%
High school	399	34.1%
College / grad school	139	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 15.9%

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Construction 10.9%

Other services 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Professional & management 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	27.1%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 20.8%

Under 18 years 20.6%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 40.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	23.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	245	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.4%
Under 18	11.8%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	61.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.0%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	27.7%
Uninsured under 19	27.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,787	96.1%
Spanish	77	1.6%
Other Indo-European	65	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,707	94.5%
Born in same state	4,698	94.3%
Born in different state	2,987	60.0%
Foreign born	9	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	275	5.5%
Not a US citizen	65	23.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	563	11.3%
Italian	423	8.5%
Arab	354	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	162	3.3%
Polish	45	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	95.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75755

What city is ZIP code 75755 in?

ZIP code 75755 is primarily assigned to Big Sandy, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75755 in?

ZIP code 75755 falls within Upshur County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 75755?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75755?

21% of residents in ZIP code 75755 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 75755 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 75755 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75755?

The median home value in ZIP code 75755 is $106,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 75755 in?

ZIP code 75755 observes the CST timezone.