75839 ZIP Code — Elkhart, TX

Anderson County, Texas

ZIP code 75839 is located in Elkhart, Texas, within Anderson County. It covers approximately 169.83 square miles and serves a population of 6,189 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 903/430.

About ZIP code 75839

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

The gap between median ($63,412) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 75839 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,189

population

169.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elkhart	Acceptable
Elkhart	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75844 Grapeland (9.6 mi) 75801 Palestine (11.7 mi) 75882 Palestine (12.3 mi) 75803 Palestine (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,189
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	169.83 sq mi
Water area	1.53 sq mi
Latitude	31.6112
Longitude	-95.5175
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	51.0%	52.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	31.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	13.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,189

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$63,412

Median household income

$37,755

Per capita income

$126,400

Median home value

$1,069

Median monthly rent

74.5%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,947

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

156

Under 5

143

236

5–9

217

325

10–14

298

238

15–19

219

261

20–24

239

333

25–34

306

484

35–44

444

234

45–54

214

186

55–59

170

209

60–64

191

360

65–74

330

168

75–84

154

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,625	26.3%
18 and over	4,564	73.7%
65 and over	1,086	17.5%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.8%

Two or more races 8.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Black or African American 6.3%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,081	76.8%
Two or more races	533	8.1%
Hispanic or Latino	430	6.5%
Black or African American	415	6.3%
Other race	124	1.9%
Asian	36	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	52.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	31.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	13.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$63,412

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 26.4%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,400
Median rent / month	$1,069
Owner occupied	74.5%
Renter occupied	25.5%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	26.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	14.6%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	49.8%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.8%
Electricity	76.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Wood	2.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,139	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	65	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	361	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	445	22.1%
Households with children under 18	862	42.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	740	36.8%
Average household size	3.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	21.9%
Married	52.2%	47.5%
Separated	3.2%	1.8%
Widowed	2.9%	14.6%
Divorced	10.3%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	106	6.7%
Kindergarten	53	3.4%
Elementary school	745	47.3%
High school	501	31.8%
College / grad school	171	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Retail trade 15.6%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Public administration 6.8%

Other services 6.4%

Professional & management 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Construction 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.2%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 22.0%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 26.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	22.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	286	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	48.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.4%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,890	95.2%
Spanish	91	1.5%
Other Indo-European	91	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,066	98.0%
Born in same state	6,066	98.0%
Born in different state	5,250	84.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	123	2.0%
Not a US citizen	61	49.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,197	19.3%
Arab	576	9.3%
Italian	465	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	0.4%
Polish	20	0.3%
Norwegian	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.5%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75839

What city is ZIP code 75839 in?

ZIP code 75839 is primarily assigned to Elkhart, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75839 in?

ZIP code 75839 falls within Anderson County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75839?

15% of residents in ZIP code 75839 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 75839 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 75839 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75839?

The median home value in ZIP code 75839 is $126,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 75839?

ZIP code 75839 has an estimated population of 6,189 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 75839 in?

ZIP code 75839 observes the CST timezone.