75488 ZIP Code — Telephone, TX

Fannin County, Texas

ZIP code 75488 is located in Telephone, Texas, within Fannin County. It covers approximately 119.22 square miles and serves a population of 919 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 430/903.

About ZIP code 75488

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 $231,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,303. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 75488 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

919

population

119.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75488 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75488

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75488. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Telephone	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75476 Ravenna (10.6 mi) 74723 Bennington (12 mi) 75447 Ivanhoe (12.5 mi) 75446 Honey Grove (12.8 mi) 74726 Bokchito (14.9 mi) 74741 Hendrix (15.5 mi) 75492 Windom (16.8 mi) 75438 Dodd City (17.4 mi) 75486 Sumner (18.9 mi) 75470 Petty (19.2 mi) 74727 Boswell (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	919
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	119.22 sq mi
Water area	1.53 sq mi
Latitude	33.8098
Longitude	-96.0162
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	430/903

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	43.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	32.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	18.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

919

Population

People per sq mi

31.2

Median age

$62,303

Median household income

$26,482

Per capita income

$231,400

Median home value

$938

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

29.4%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

425

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

105

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	303	33.0%
18 and over	616	67.0%
65 and over	163	17.7%
Median age	31.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 4.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	862	93%
Two or more races	42	4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	43.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	32.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	18.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 18.1%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	18.1%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$62,303

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 22.0%

$300k–$500k 23.3%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,400
Median rent / month	$938
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	28.0%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.6%
2010–2019	19.1%
2000–2009	20.9%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	25.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	48.6%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	64.7%
Propane / LP gas	30.8%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	40	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	57	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	37	11.2%
Households with children under 18	124	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	34.7%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	15.6%
Married	61.5%	73.9%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	3.1%
Divorced	9.5%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.0%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	67	28.5%
Kindergarten	21	8.9%
Elementary school	107	45.5%
High school	25	10.6%
College / grad school	15	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 17.5%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Education & healthcare 12.4%

Construction 11.9%

Finance & real estate 10.8%

Professional & management 10.1%

Public administration 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Other services 6.7%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Retail trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	4.6%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.2%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	23.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.2

Poverty

All people 29.4%

Under 18 years 47.2%

18 and over 20.6%

Married-couple families 19.8%

Female-led households 20.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.3%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	21.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	13.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	821	89.3%
Spanish	8	1.0%
Other Indo-European	8	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	899	97.8%
Born in same state	899	97.8%
Born in different state	677	73.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	2.2%
Not a US citizen	7	35.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	160	17.4%
Italian	133	14.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	95	10.3%
French	39	4.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75488

What city is ZIP code 75488 in?

ZIP code 75488 is primarily assigned to Telephone, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75488 in?

ZIP code 75488 falls within Fannin County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 75488 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 75488 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75488?

29% of residents in ZIP code 75488 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 75488 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 75488 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 75488?

ZIP code 75488 has an estimated population of 919 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 75488 in?

ZIP code 75488 observes the CST timezone.