75972 ZIP Code — San Augustine, TX

San Augustine County, Texas

ZIP code 75972 is located in San Augustine, Texas, within San Augustine County. It covers approximately 361.61 square miles and serves a population of 6,081 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 936.

About ZIP code 75972

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $70,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The gap between median ($42,272) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 75972 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,081
population
361.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
75972 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 75972

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75972. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
San Augustine Acceptable
San Augustine Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
75937 Chireno (15.6 mi) 75935 Center (16.6 mi) 75944 Etoile (16.7 mi) 75930 Bronson (17.3 mi) 75961 Nacogdoches (17.7 mi) 75929 Broaddus (18.6 mi) 75973 Shelbyville (19.3 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 6,081
Population density 17 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 405
Geography
Land area 361.61 sq mi
Water area 1.69 sq mi
Latitude 31.5182
Longitude -94.1914
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 62.4% 59.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 27.5% 28.0% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 8.8% 11.6% 22.6%
Over $200k 1.3% 1.3% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,081
Population
17
People per sq mi
48.1
Median age
$42,272
Median household income
$28,589
Per capita income
$70,700
Median home value
$700
Median monthly rent
71.8%
Home ownership
27.8%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
2,661
Housing units
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
78
Under 5
87
143
5–9
158
258
10–14
285
223
15–19
246
80
20–24
89
245
25–34
271
308
35–44
342
350
45–54
388
187
55–59
207
220
60–64
243
429
65–74
476
250
75–84
276
115
85+
127
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,25320.6%
18 and over4,82879.4%
65 and over1,67327.5%
Median age48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56%
Black or African American 28%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Other race 6%
Two or more races 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
GroupCount%
White3,65156%
Black or African American1,82728%
Hispanic or Latino4416.8%
Other race3896%
Two or more races1402.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native711.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.4% 59.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 27.5% 28.0% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 8.8% 11.6% 22.6%
Over $200k 1.3% 1.3% 7.8%
Under $10k 12.9%
$10k–$15k 6.3%
$15k–$25k 10.7%
$25k–$35k 11.3%
$35k–$50k 16.6%
$50k–$75k 18.2%
$75k–$100k 7.7%
$100k–$150k 10.8%
$150k–$200k 1.7%
$200k+ 3.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k12.9%
$10k–$15k6.3%
$15k–$25k10.7%
$25k–$35k11.3%
$35k–$50k16.6%
$50k–$75k18.2%
$75k–$100k7.7%
$100k–$150k10.8%
$150k–$200k1.7%
$200k+3.8%
Median income$42,272

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.6%
$50k–$100k 35.8%
$100k–$150k 8.5%
$150k–$200k 10.9%
$200k–$300k 4.2%
$300k–$500k 6.1%
$500k–$1M 4.4%
$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$70,700
Median rent / month$700
Owner occupied71.8%
Renter occupied28.2%
Vacant27.5%
Single-family detached61.4%
Large apartment buildings2.5%
Mobile homes29.2%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.45

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.4%
2010–20195.5%
2000–20096.7%
1990–199925.7%
1980–198914.8%
1970–197917.3%
1960–196910.0%
1950–19597.6%
1940–19493.1%
1939 or earlier8.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.1%
1 bedroom10.7%
2 bedrooms29.9%
3 bedrooms48.7%
4 bedrooms6.9%
5+ bedrooms0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle14.4%
1 vehicle29.8%
2 vehicles38.7%
3 or more17.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas20.8%
Electricity70.8%
Propane / LP gas5.3%
Wood1.9%
No fuel used1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,04543.1%
Cohabiting couple1215.0%
Male householder, no spouse50520.8%
Female householder, no spouse75431.1%
Households with children under 1881133.4%
Households with seniors (65+)1,11245.9%
Average household size2.40

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.9%28.1%
Married55.2%38.4%
Separated5.9%6.1%
Widowed2.6%14.4%
Divorced15.4%13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%
Some HS, no diploma 12.4%
HS graduate 48.5%
Some college, no degree 15.0%
Associate's degree 2.6%
Bachelor's degree 9.2%
Graduate / professional 6.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.7%
Bachelor's or higher15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool624.6%
Kindergarten362.7%
Elementary school74355.4%
High school36727.3%
College / grad school13410.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%
Other services 11.2%
Manufacturing 10.6%
Retail trade 10.0%
Transportation & utilities 8.7%
Construction 7.9%
Agriculture & mining 7.7%
Professional & management 6.9%
Public administration 3.3%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Finance & real estate 2.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.4%
Service19.0%
Sales & office18.4%
Natural resources & construction15.4%
Production & transportation21.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.4%
Government8.7%
Self-employed10.7%
Unpaid family workers1.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.1%
Carpool6.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.7%
Work from home8.9%
Other means3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)27.0

Poverty

All people 27.8%
Under 18 years 35.5%
18 and over 25.7%
Married-couple families 12.9%
Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.2%
Retirement income29.6%
Supplemental Security10.9%
Cash public assistance0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP21.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.1%
High blood pressure47.5%
High cholesterol41.1%
Diabetes17.8%
Heart disease10.3%
Stroke5.5%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis32.0%
Kidney disease4.6%
Pulmonary disease11.2%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.4%
Binge drinking14.5%
No physical activity33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.3%
Depression22.0%
Fair or poor health25.7%
Poor mental health16.2%
Poor physical health15.9%
No health insurance27.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.9%
Visited dentist45.3%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss23.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans54111.2%
Disability%
Any disability26.1%
Under 1821.0%
18–64 years18.1%
65 and over46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance48.0%
Public insurance48.7%
No insurance20.6%
Uninsured under 1917.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only5,91697.3%
Spanish2113.6%
Other Indo-European2113.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)5,76094.7%
Born in same state5,76094.7%
Born in different state4,83179.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen3215.3%
Not a US citizen9429.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab82713.6%
French4577.5%
Italian3095.1%
English831.4%
AncestryCount%
German320.5%
Polish150.2%
Irish40.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.9%
Internet access84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75972

What city is ZIP code 75972 in?

ZIP code 75972 is primarily assigned to San Augustine, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75972 in?

ZIP code 75972 falls within San Augustine County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75972?

28% of residents in ZIP code 75972 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 75972 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 75972 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 75972 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 75972 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 75972 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 75972 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 75972 in?

ZIP code 75972 observes the CST timezone.

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