75856 ZIP Code — Pennington, TX

Trinity County, Texas

ZIP code 75856 is located in Pennington, Texas, within Trinity County. It covers approximately 24.71 square miles and serves a population of 211 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 936.

About ZIP code 75856

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 59%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $145,096.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

211

population

24.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75856 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75856

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75856. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pennington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75834 Centralia (10.9 mi) 75847 Kennard (12.3 mi) 75845 Groveton (12.8 mi) 75926 Apple Springs (15.3 mi) 75862 Trinity (16.1 mi) 75851 Lovelady (16.9 mi) 75835 Crockett (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	211
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	455

Geography
Land area	24.71 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	31.1840
Longitude	-95.2021
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	25.0%	55.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	25.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	75.0%	16.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

211

Population

People per sq mi

22.6

Median age

$145,096

Median household income

$50,448

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

41.2%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

64.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	52	24.6%
18 and over	159	75.4%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	22.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	211	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.0%	55.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	25.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	75.0%	16.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	7.8%

$15k–$25k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 25.9%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$200k+ 35.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	25.9%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$200k+	35.3%
Median income	$145,096

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 62.9%

$500k–$1M 37.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	41.2%
Renter occupied	58.8%
Vacant	42.2%
Single-family detached	60.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.5%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	59.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	15.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.0%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.9%
Electricity	50.6%
Propane / LP gas	23.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	65	76.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	20	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	22	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.6%	25.3%
Married	69.1%	74.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	21.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 21.3%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 64.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	64.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	52	67.5%
College / grad school	25	32.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 46.8%

Retail trade 25.2%

Professional & management 18.0%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	21.6%
Production & transportation	6.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	25.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	17.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	23.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.5%
Public insurance	9.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	211	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	211	100.0%
Born in same state	211	100.0%
Born in different state	175	82.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	104	49.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	76.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75856

What city is ZIP code 75856 in?

ZIP code 75856 is primarily assigned to Pennington, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75856 in?

ZIP code 75856 falls within Houston County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 75856?

65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 75856 mostly rentals?

59% of occupied units in ZIP code 75856 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 75856?

The median household income in ZIP code 75856 is $145,096, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 75856?

ZIP code 75856 has an estimated population of 211 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 75856 in?

ZIP code 75856 observes the CST timezone.