75965 ZIP Code — Nacogdoches, TX
Nacogdoches County, Texas
ZIP code 75965 is located in Nacogdoches, Texas, within Nacogdoches County. It covers approximately 77.06 square miles and serves a population of 17,410 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 936.
About ZIP code 75965
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
The gap between median ($52,073) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,410
population
77.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
75965 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 75965
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75965. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Nacogdoches | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
75946 Garrison (7.4 mi)
75962 Nacogdoches (8.1 mi)
75964 Nacogdoches (11.8 mi)
75961 Nacogdoches (12.8 mi)
75681 Mount Enterprise (14.4 mi)
75975 Timpson (14.7 mi)
75760 Cushing (16.1 mi)
75943 Douglass (16.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,410 |
| Population density | 226 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 347 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 77.06 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.7300 |
| Longitude | -94.5992 |
| 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 | 51.9% | 55.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.3% | 27.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 13.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 3.9% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
17,410
Population
226
People per sq mi
29.7
Median age
$52,073
Median household income
$35,717
Per capita income
$207,100
Median home value
$853
Median monthly rent
50.8%
Home ownership
22.6%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
4,807
Housing units
43.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
382
Under 5
437
461
5–9
528
445
10–14
509
814
15–19
931
1,340
20–24
1,534
1,063
25–34
1,216
779
35–44
892
598
45–54
685
331
55–59
378
394
60–64
451
906
65–74
1,037
427
75–84
489
179
85+
204
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,245 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 14,165 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,242 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 29.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.4%
Black or African American
12.1%
Two or more races
7%
Hispanic or Latino
6%
Other race
2.1%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,043 | 70.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,249 | 12.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,289 | 7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,114 | 6% |
| Other race | 398 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 253 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 162 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.9% | 55.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.3% | 27.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 13.6% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 3.9% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
8.2%
$10k–$15k
6.9%
$15k–$25k
10.0%
$25k–$35k
12.0%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
6.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 6.2% |
| Median income | $52,073 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.6%
$50k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
8.8%
$150k–$200k
22.9%
$200k–$300k
25.3%
$300k–$500k
22.8%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,100 |
| Median rent / month | $853 |
| Owner occupied | 50.8% |
| Renter occupied | 49.2% |
| Vacant | 11.3% |
| Single-family detached | 53.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% |
| 3 or more | 19.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.9% |
| Electricity | 70.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,850 | 37.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 568 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,785 | 23.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,360 | 31.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,841 | 24.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,232 | 29.5% |
| Average household size | 2.14 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.2% | 38.8% |
| Married | 43.5% | 39.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
19.2%
Some college, no degree
24.9%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
26.5%
Graduate / professional
16.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 266 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 175 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,552 | 24.4% |
| High school | 656 | 10.3% |
| College / grad school | 3,702 | 58.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.9%
Retail trade
15.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Other services
7.9%
Professional & management
7.7%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Public administration
2.7%
Information
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Construction
2.0%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.7% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 26.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.5% |
| Government | 23.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.9% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 9.4% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.4 |
Poverty
All people
22.6%
Under 18 years
25.4%
18 and over
21.9%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
35.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 22.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 20.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 21.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.9% |
| Visited dentist | 53.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,104 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 15.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.2% |
| Public insurance | 34.2% |
| No insurance | 11.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,591 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 326 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 320 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,732 | 96.1% |
| Born in same state | 16,487 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 13,202 | 75.8% |
| Foreign born | 245 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 678 | 3.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 355 | 52.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,705 | 15.5% |
| Italian | 2,153 | 12.4% |
| Arab | 1,265 | 7.3% |
| English | 167 | 1% |
| Dutch | 85 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 32 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 31 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.4% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75965
What city is ZIP code 75965 in?
ZIP code 75965 is primarily assigned to Nacogdoches, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 75965 in?
ZIP code 75965 falls within Nacogdoches County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75965?
23% of residents in ZIP code 75965 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 75965?
ZIP code 75965 has an estimated population of 17,410 residents, with a density of 226 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 75965?
The median household income in ZIP code 75965 is $52,073, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75965?
The median home value in ZIP code 75965 is $207,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 75965 in?
ZIP code 75965 observes the CST timezone.