75968 ZIP Code — Pineland, TX

Sabine County, Texas

ZIP code 75968 is located in Pineland, Texas, within Sabine County. It covers approximately 71.88 square miles and serves a population of 2,128 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 409.

About ZIP code 75968

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,472. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 75968 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,128

population

71.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75968 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75968

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75968. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pineland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75931 Brookeland (7.2 mi) 75930 Bronson (10.1 mi) 75929 Broaddus (13.1 mi) 75948 Hemphill (13.1 mi) 75977 Wiergate (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,128
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	403

Geography
Land area	71.88 sq mi
Water area	1.64 sq mi
Latitude	31.2156
Longitude	-93.9739
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	409

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	57.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	12.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,128

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$43,472

Median household income

$25,335

Per capita income

$93,500

Median home value

$571

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

30.2%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

867

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

107

20–24

117

25–34

144

35–44

148

45–54

183

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	498	23.4%
18 and over	1,630	76.6%
65 and over	340	16.0%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Black or African American 8.5%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,877	88%
Black or African American	181	8.5%
Two or more races	63	3%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.2%
Other race	5	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	57.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	26.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	12.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 12.8%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	12.8%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$43,472

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.4%

$50k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,500
Median rent / month	$571
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	22.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	38.7%
3 bedrooms	38.9%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.7%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	12.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.3%
Electricity	80.0%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	361	42.8%
Cohabiting couple	70	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	59	7.0%
Female householder, no spouse	353	41.9%
Households with children under 18	314	37.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	290	34.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	23.2%
Married	51.4%	40.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	2.6%	17.6%
Divorced	5.3%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 29.4%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	3.5%
Kindergarten	24	5.3%
Elementary school	151	33.0%
High school	191	41.8%
College / grad school	75	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Retail trade 21.9%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Construction 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Information 3.7%

Public administration 3.5%

Professional & management 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Other services 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 30.2%

Under 18 years 40.2%

18 and over 27.2%

Married-couple families 11.1%

Female-led households 48.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.5%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	25.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	47.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	45.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.4%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	14.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,992	93.6%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,123	99.8%
Born in same state	2,115	99.4%
Born in different state	1,708	80.3%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	529	24.9%
Italian	294	13.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	108	5.1%
German	43	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75968

What city is ZIP code 75968 in?

ZIP code 75968 is primarily assigned to Pineland, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75968 in?

ZIP code 75968 falls within Sabine County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75968?

30% of residents in ZIP code 75968 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 75968 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 75968 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 75968?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75968?

The median home value in ZIP code 75968 is $93,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 75968 in?

ZIP code 75968 observes the CST timezone.