75844 ZIP Code — Grapeland, TX

Houston County, Texas

ZIP code 75844 is located in Grapeland, Texas, within Houston County. It covers approximately 351.35 square miles and serves a population of 4,922 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 936.

About ZIP code 75844

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $50,294. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 75844 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,922

population

351.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75844 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75844

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grapeland	Acceptable
Grapeland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75839 Elkhart (9.6 mi) 75835 Crockett (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,922
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	225

Geography
Land area	351.35 sq mi
Water area	3.23 sq mi
Latitude	31.4990
Longitude	-95.4205
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	936

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	60.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	9.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,922

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$50,294

Median household income

$29,787

Per capita income

$122,800

Median home value

$840

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

2,471

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

171

Under 5

178

102

5–9

105

131

10–14

136

150

15–19

155

101

20–24

104

343

25–34

357

226

35–44

235

217

45–54

225

149

55–59

155

180

60–64

186

429

65–74

445

139

75–84

145

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,017	20.7%
18 and over	3,905	79.3%
65 and over	1,316	26.7%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.3%

Black or African American 19.2%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	3,737	74.3%
Black or African American	964	19.2%
Two or more races	128	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	110	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	54	1.1%
Other race	39	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	60.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	9.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$50,294

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,800
Median rent / month	$840
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	36.3%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	22.2%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.5%
Electricity	58.0%
Propane / LP gas	20.2%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,094	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	176	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	193	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	411	21.9%
Households with children under 18	547	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	862	46.0%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	17.9%
Married	65.2%	55.2%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	3.8%	8.7%
Divorced	7.5%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	65	6.5%
Elementary school	357	35.7%
High school	268	26.8%
College / grad school	311	31.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.7%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Retail trade 8.9%

Public administration 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Construction 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Other services 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Information 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Professional & management 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.3%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 8.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	22.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	389	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.1%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,573	92.9%
Spanish	77	1.7%
Other Indo-European	77	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,761	96.7%
Born in same state	4,735	96.2%
Born in different state	3,750	76.2%
Foreign born	26	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	161	3.3%
Not a US citizen	25	15.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	811	16.5%
Italian	440	8.9%
Arab	299	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	42	0.9%
Dutch	30	0.6%
German	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75844

What city is ZIP code 75844 in?

ZIP code 75844 is primarily assigned to Grapeland, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75844 in?

ZIP code 75844 falls within Houston County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 75844 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 75844 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 75844 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 75844 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75844?

The median home value in ZIP code 75844 is $122,800.

Does ZIP code 75844 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 75844 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 75844 in?

ZIP code 75844 observes the CST timezone.