75559 ZIP Code — De Kalb, TX

Bowie County, Texas

ZIP code 75559 is located in De Kalb, Texas, within Bowie County. It covers approximately 292.38 square miles and serves a population of 5,455 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 430/903.

About ZIP code 75559

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 $116,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $52,983. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 47% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 75559 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,455

population

292.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75559 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75559

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
De Kalb	Acceptable
De Kalb	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75574 Simms (0.5 mi) 75570 New Boston (7.6 mi) 75554 Avery (14.1 mi) 75561 Hooks (16.3 mi) 75550 Annona (18.3 mi) 71836 Foreman (18.6 mi) 75567 Maud (18.9 mi) 75566 Marietta (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,455
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	292.38 sq mi
Water area	4.10 sq mi
Latitude	33.4814
Longitude	-94.5786
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	430/903

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	48.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	29.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	17.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,455

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$52,983

Median household income

$28,430

Per capita income

$116,900

Median home value

$672

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

2,185

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

107

188

5–9

184

164

10–14

161

157

15–19

154

168

20–24

164

252

25–34

247

245

35–44

241

322

45–54

316

186

55–59

183

229

60–64

225

389

65–74

382

208

75–84

204

136

85+

133

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,151	21.1%
18 and over	4,304	78.9%
65 and over	1,452	26.6%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.8%

Black or African American 14.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Two or more races 4.6%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,168	72.8%
Black or African American	835	14.6%
Hispanic or Latino	272	4.7%
Two or more races	263	4.6%
Other race	86	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	77	1.3%
Asian	17	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	48.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	29.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	17.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	4.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 11.6%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$52,983

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,900
Median rent / month	$672
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.5%
Electricity	65.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	917	40.3%
Cohabiting couple	78	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	408	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	874	38.4%
Households with children under 18	621	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,044	45.8%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	19.0%
Married	43.4%	42.7%
Separated	3.9%	2.8%
Widowed	4.0%	21.0%
Divorced	17.6%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 45.5%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	6.2%
Kindergarten	108	9.1%
Elementary school	547	46.1%
High school	263	22.2%
College / grad school	194	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Public administration 16.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.0%

Professional & management 8.1%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Construction 5.6%

Other services 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Retail trade 3.1%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	27.3%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	12.9%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 27.0%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 19.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	37.7%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	23.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	390	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	20.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.0%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	17.3%
Uninsured under 19	16.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,238	96.0%
Spanish	77	1.5%
Other Indo-European	51	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	26	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,238	96.0%
Born in same state	5,207	95.5%
Born in different state	3,305	60.6%
Foreign born	31	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	217	4.0%
Not a US citizen	118	54.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,176	39.9%
French	330	6%
Italian	216	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	94	1.7%
Polish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	74.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75559

What city is ZIP code 75559 in?

ZIP code 75559 is primarily assigned to De Kalb, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75559 in?

ZIP code 75559 falls within Bowie County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 75559 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 75559 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 75559 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 75559 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75559?

18% of residents in ZIP code 75559 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75559?

The median home value in ZIP code 75559 is $116,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 75559 in?

ZIP code 75559 observes the CST timezone.