75853 ZIP Code — Montalba, TX

Anderson County, Texas

ZIP code 75853 is located in Montalba, Texas, within Anderson County. It covers approximately 72.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,042 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 430/903.

About ZIP code 75853

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 $219,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 75853 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,042

population

72.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75853 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75853

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montalba	Acceptable
Montalba	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75880 Tennessee Colony (8.6 mi) 75884 Tennessee Colony (8.6 mi) 75886 Tennessee Colony (8.6 mi) 75803 Palestine (9 mi) 75861 Tennessee Colony (9.6 mi) 75763 Frankston (14.8 mi) 75882 Palestine (15.2 mi) 75770 Larue (15.3 mi) 75751 Athens (15.5 mi) 75801 Palestine (16.3 mi) 75752 Athens (17.7 mi) 75148 Malakoff (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,042
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	72.42 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	31.9459
Longitude	-95.7709
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	60.2%	52.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	31.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	13.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,042

Population

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$34,940

Per capita income

$219,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

604

Housing units

28.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

128

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

142

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	243	23.3%
18 and over	799	76.7%
65 and over	331	31.8%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.2%

Black or African American 18.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	823	78.2%
Black or African American	192	18.2%
Two or more races	23	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1%
Other race	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	52.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	31.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	13.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 32.8%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	3.7%
$100k–$150k	32.8%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 41.1%

$300k–$500k 19.6%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	35.7%
Single-family detached	66.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	18.1%
2000–2009	25.5%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	1.2%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	15.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	9.0%
3 bedrooms	71.4%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	56.7%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	88.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	231	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	84	19.7%
Male householder, no spouse	57	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	55	12.9%
Households with children under 18	135	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	225	52.7%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	26.8%
Married	57.9%	49.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.0%
Divorced	15.9%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.1%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	25	25.5%
Elementary school	73	74.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.9%

Professional & management 21.1%

Public administration 12.8%

Construction 12.1%

Other services 10.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Education & healthcare 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.6%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	14.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.3%
Retirement income	32.8%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	13.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	52.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.0%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	897	86.1%
Spanish	4	0.4%
Other Indo-European	4	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,038	99.6%
Born in same state	1,038	99.6%
Born in different state	916	87.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	164	15.7%
Arab	78	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	5.3%
English	28	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75853

What city is ZIP code 75853 in?

ZIP code 75853 is primarily assigned to Montalba, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75853 in?

ZIP code 75853 falls within Anderson County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 75853 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 75853 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 75853 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 75853 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 75853 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 75853 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 75853 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 75853 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 75853 in?

ZIP code 75853 observes the CST timezone.