75657 ZIP Code — Jefferson, TX

Marion County, Texas

ZIP code 75657 is located in Jefferson, Texas, within Marion County. It covers approximately 344.94 square miles and serves a population of 6,771 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 903/430.

About ZIP code 75657

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 $106,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $48,848. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 75657 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,771

population

344.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75657 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75657

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75657. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jefferson	Acceptable
Jefferson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75651 Harleton (11.2 mi) 75630 Avinger (13.9 mi) 75661 Karnack (14.4 mi) 75563 Linden (15.8 mi) 75670 Marshall (16.5 mi) 75555 Bivins (17.3 mi) 75672 Marshall (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,771
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	315

Geography
Land area	344.94 sq mi
Water area	22.46 sq mi
Latitude	32.7756
Longitude	-94.3552
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	62.7%	62.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	24.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	9.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,771

Population

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

$48,848

Median household income

$29,423

Per capita income

$106,000

Median home value

$859

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment

3,327

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

105

Under 5

116

147

5–9

163

140

10–14

155

166

15–19

184

212

20–24

236

221

25–34

245

353

35–44

393

343

45–54

381

331

55–59

367

363

60–64

403

488

65–74

543

261

75–84

291

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	957	14.1%
18 and over	5,814	85.9%
65 and over	1,747	25.8%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.7%

Black or African American 24%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Two or more races 2.6%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	4,620	65.7%
Black or African American	1,687	24%
Hispanic or Latino	261	3.7%
Two or more races	184	2.6%
Other race	151	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	71	1%
Asian	58	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.7%	62.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	24.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	9.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 11.4%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.4%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$48,848

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,000
Median rent / month	$859
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	60.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.9%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	42.0%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.5%
Electricity	73.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,106	37.5%
Cohabiting couple	110	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	647	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,085	36.8%
Households with children under 18	549	18.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,236	41.9%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	25.1%
Married	42.2%	38.2%
Separated	0.8%	2.7%
Widowed	6.7%	15.4%
Divorced	16.3%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	2.8%
Kindergarten	68	7.2%
Elementary school	480	51.0%
High school	198	21.0%
College / grad school	170	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Retail trade 13.7%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Wholesale trade 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Construction 5.4%

Public administration 4.4%

Other services 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Professional & management 1.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	27.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 20.3%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 14.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	23.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	50.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	646	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	13.9%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.1%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	14.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,550	96.7%
Spanish	155	2.4%
Other Indo-European	131	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	15	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,518	96.3%
Born in same state	6,472	95.6%
Born in different state	4,506	66.5%
Foreign born	46	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	253	3.7%
Not a US citizen	129	51.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,720	25.4%
French	752	11.1%
Italian	623	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	182	2.7%
Polish	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75657

What city is ZIP code 75657 in?

ZIP code 75657 is primarily assigned to Jefferson, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75657 in?

ZIP code 75657 falls within Marion County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 75657 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 75657 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 75657 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 75657 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75657?

15% of residents in ZIP code 75657 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 75657 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 75657 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 75657 in?

ZIP code 75657 observes the CST timezone.