75473 ZIP Code — Powderly, TX

Lamar County, Texas

ZIP code 75473 is located in Powderly, Texas, within Lamar County. It covers approximately 69.12 square miles and serves a population of 3,663 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 903.

About ZIP code 75473

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $186,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,699. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 75473 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,663

population

69.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75473 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75473

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75473. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Powderly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75411 Arthur City (6 mi) 74738 Grant (8 mi) 75416 Blossom (8 mi) 75462 Paris (9.5 mi) 75486 Sumner (10.9 mi) 75460 Paris (15.4 mi) 75421 Brookston (16.1 mi) 74743 Hugo (16.1 mi) 75468 Pattonville (17.5 mi) 75436 Detroit (17.8 mi) 74756 Sawyer (18.1 mi) 74759 Soper (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,663
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	277

Geography
Land area	69.12 sq mi
Water area	5.32 sq mi
Latitude	33.8006
Longitude	-95.4990
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	903

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	52.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	31.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	14.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	1.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,663

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$80,699

Median household income

$39,148

Per capita income

$186,800

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,417

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

5–9

10–14

108

15–19

119

20–24

235

25–34

258

143

35–44

156

230

45–54

253

55–59

105

235

60–64

258

219

65–74

240

137

75–84

151

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	700	19.1%
18 and over	2,963	80.9%
65 and over	888	24.2%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Black or African American 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,389	91.2%
Two or more races	247	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	52	1.4%
Black or African American	21	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	52.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	31.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	14.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.1%	1.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	11.4%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$80,699

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 18.3%

$500k–$1M 12.9%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,800
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	81.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	14.9%
2000–2009	28.1%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.3%
Electricity	54.7%
Propane / LP gas	30.4%
Wood	3.2%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	904	63.3%
Cohabiting couple	25	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	221	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	279	19.5%
Households with children under 18	351	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	603	42.2%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	21.3%
Married	61.8%	58.2%
Separated	4.3%	1.8%
Widowed	5.2%	5.6%
Divorced	8.2%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	5.0%
Kindergarten	25	4.2%
Elementary school	292	48.5%
High school	211	35.0%
College / grad school	44	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.6%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Public administration 9.3%

Retail trade 8.3%

Other services 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Construction 4.5%

Professional & management 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.5%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	26.5%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	42.5%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	312	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.7%
Public insurance	35.5%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	12.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,468	94.7%
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)	3,598	98.2%
Born in same state	3,487	95.2%
Born in different state	2,760	75.3%
Foreign born	111	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	65	1.8%
Not a US citizen	65	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	564	15.4%
French	356	9.7%
Italian	307	8.4%
English	47	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	35	1%
Polish	18	0.5%
Dutch	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75473

What city is ZIP code 75473 in?

ZIP code 75473 is primarily assigned to Powderly, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75473 in?

ZIP code 75473 falls within Lamar County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 75473 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 75473 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 75473 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 75473 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 75473 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 75473 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75473?

The median home value in ZIP code 75473 is $186,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 75473 in?

ZIP code 75473 observes the CST timezone.