75938 ZIP Code — Colmesneil, TX

Tyler County, Texas

ZIP code 75938 is located in Colmesneil, Texas, within Tyler County. It covers approximately 190.14 square miles and serves a population of 2,306 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 75938

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,609. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 75938 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,306
population
190.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
75938 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 75938

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75938. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Colmesneil Acceptable
Colmesneil Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
75936 Chester (6.3 mi) 75990 Woodville (10.1 mi) 75951 Jasper (10.3 mi) 75979 Woodville (11.2 mi) 77624 Hillister (16.2 mi) 75980 Zavalla (16.4 mi) 77664 Warren (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,306
Population density 12 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 457
Geography
Land area 190.14 sq mi
Water area 5.07 sq mi
Latitude 30.9039
Longitude -94.3332
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 409
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.2% 52.3% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 26.5% 28.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 13.0% 16.2% 22.6%
Over $200k 1.2% 2.7% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,306
Population
12
People per sq mi
45.6
Median age
$47,609
Median household income
$27,295
Per capita income
$98,200
Median home value
$697
Median monthly rent
84.9%
Home ownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
1,479
Housing units
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
97
Under 5
84
91
5–9
78
56
10–14
49
76
15–19
65
59
20–24
50
161
25–34
138
61
35–44
53
160
45–54
138
64
55–59
55
106
60–64
92
225
65–74
194
64
75–84
55
19
85+
16
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1856124.3%
18 and over1,74575.7%
65 and over57324.8%
Median age45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
Two or more races 1.9%
Other race 1.4%
Black or African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,16091.3%
Hispanic or Latino592.5%
Asian461.9%
Two or more races451.9%
Other race341.4%
Black or African American180.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.2% 52.3% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 26.5% 28.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 13.0% 16.2% 22.6%
Over $200k 1.2% 2.7% 7.8%
Under $10k 7.0%
$10k–$15k 6.5%
$15k–$25k 9.2%
$25k–$35k 6.9%
$35k–$50k 22.6%
$50k–$75k 17.5%
$75k–$100k 13.4%
$100k–$150k 11.7%
$150k–$200k 1.2%
$200k+ 3.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.0%
$10k–$15k6.5%
$15k–$25k9.2%
$25k–$35k6.9%
$35k–$50k22.6%
$50k–$75k17.5%
$75k–$100k13.4%
$100k–$150k11.7%
$150k–$200k1.2%
$200k+3.9%
Median income$47,609

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.6%
$50k–$100k 31.1%
$100k–$150k 10.0%
$150k–$200k 9.0%
$200k–$300k 9.1%
$300k–$500k 11.6%
$500k–$1M 8.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$98,200
Median rent / month$697
Owner occupied84.9%
Renter occupied15.1%
Vacant40.6%
Single-family detached76.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.0%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)2.28

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20199.5%
2000–200913.5%
1990–199920.4%
1980–198914.8%
1970–197918.2%
1960–19697.2%
1950–19596.7%
1940–19493.4%
1939 or earlier6.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.2%
1 bedroom10.6%
2 bedrooms23.0%
3 bedrooms53.9%
4 bedrooms10.0%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.4%
1 vehicle26.7%
2 vehicles43.7%
3 or more21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas7.1%
Electricity75.7%
Propane / LP gas15.3%
Wood1.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family51953.7%
Cohabiting couple555.7%
Male householder, no spouse12412.8%
Female householder, no spouse26827.7%
Households with children under 1828829.8%
Households with seniors (65+)38940.3%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.7%13.4%
Married61.1%54.2%
Separated0.3%1.5%
Widowed3.7%15.5%
Divorced10.1%15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%
Some HS, no diploma 8.1%
HS graduate 39.5%
Some college, no degree 27.7%
Associate's degree 5.0%
Bachelor's degree 13.1%
Graduate / professional 3.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.3%
Bachelor's or higher17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool183.9%
Kindergarten235.0%
Elementary school22148.1%
High school12026.1%
College / grad school7716.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%
Public administration 13.1%
Agriculture & mining 12.2%
Retail trade 11.7%
Manufacturing 8.1%
Transportation & utilities 7.2%
Finance & real estate 7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%
Wholesale trade 5.0%
Construction 4.8%
Other services 2.6%
Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.9%
Service9.8%
Sales & office23.3%
Natural resources & construction13.2%
Production & transportation15.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector53.4%
Government33.3%
Self-employed13.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone92.2%
Carpool4.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home2.6%
Other means1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)38.4

Poverty

All people 17.5%
Under 18 years 27.9%
18 and over 14.4%
Married-couple families 5.6%
Female-led households 29.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.8%
Retirement income31.5%
Supplemental Security5.2%
Cash public assistance3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP6.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.4%
High blood pressure42.0%
High cholesterol42.1%
Diabetes13.6%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis30.1%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease10.1%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.5%
Binge drinking17.6%
No physical activity28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.9%
Depression24.2%
Fair or poor health20.1%
Poor mental health16.1%
Poor physical health13.8%
No health insurance22.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.2%
Visited dentist50.6%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss17.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans23413.4%
Disability%
Any disability19.9%
Under 1810.3%
18–64 years17.8%
65 and over33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.0%
Public insurance44.1%
No insurance6.9%
Uninsured under 194.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,12592.2%
Spanish90.4%
Other Indo-European10.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander80.4%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,29199.3%
Born in same state2,28999.3%
Born in different state1,63370.8%
Foreign born20.1%
Naturalized citizen150.7%
Not a US citizen16.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab37216.1%
French1958.5%
AncestryCount%
Italian1536.6%
German90.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.9%
Internet access89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75938

What city is ZIP code 75938 in?

ZIP code 75938 is primarily assigned to Colmesneil, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75938 in?

ZIP code 75938 falls within Tyler County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 75938 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 75938 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 75938 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 75938 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75938?

18% of residents in ZIP code 75938 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 75938 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 75938 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 75938 in?

ZIP code 75938 observes the CST timezone.

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