75861 ZIP Code — Tennessee Colony, TX

Anderson County, Texas

ZIP code 75861 is located in Tennessee Colony, Texas, within Anderson County. It covers approximately 113.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,438 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 430/903.

About ZIP code 75861

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $208,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $75,528.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

1,438

population

113.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75861 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75861

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75861. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tennessee Colony	Acceptable
Tennessee Colony	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75880 Tennessee Colony (5.4 mi) 75884 Tennessee Colony (5.4 mi) 75886 Tennessee Colony (5.4 mi) 75853 Montalba (9.6 mi) 75840 Fairfield (12.1 mi) 75803 Palestine (15.4 mi) 75148 Malakoff (18.2 mi) 75882 Palestine (18.5 mi) 75751 Athens (18.7 mi) 75859 Streetman (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,438
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	113.72 sq mi
Water area	1.94 sq mi
Latitude	31.8787
Longitude	-95.9145
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	51.2%	52.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	31.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	13.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,438

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$75,528

Median household income

$32,889

Per capita income

$208,000

Median home value

$847

Median monthly rent

71.0%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

741

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

203

35–44

183

105

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	231	16.1%
18 and over	1,207	83.9%
65 and over	224	15.6%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.9%

Two or more races 22.1%

Black or African American 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Asian 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	997	65.9%
Two or more races	334	22.1%
Black or African American	82	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	76	5%
Asian	25	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	52.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	31.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	13.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 34.6%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	34.6%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
Median income	$75,528

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.7%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 45.4%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,000
Median rent / month	$847
Owner occupied	71.0%
Renter occupied	29.0%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	46.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	38.0%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	22.7%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	0.6%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	16.3%
2 bedrooms	11.5%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	12.5%
2 vehicles	48.1%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	77.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Wood	6.1%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	407	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	93	13.4%
Male householder, no spouse	103	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	91	13.1%
Households with children under 18	247	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	27.8%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.4%	12.0%
Married	61.2%	60.7%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.9%	3.3%
Divorced	22.9%	24.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	2.3%
Elementary school	93	35.0%
High school	97	36.5%
College / grad school	70	26.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 26.6%

Construction 18.4%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Professional & management 8.5%

Other services 8.3%

Education & healthcare 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Retail trade 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	32.4%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.5%
Government	31.2%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	2.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 28.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.4%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.8%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	16.3%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	3.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.8%
Binge drinking	23.4%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	37.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.0%
Visited dentist	42.2%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	128	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	11.7%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.1%
Public insurance	29.6%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,415	98.4%
Spanish	52	3.7%
Other Indo-European	30	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	22	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,362	94.7%
Born in same state	1,362	94.7%
Born in different state	1,086	75.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	76	5.3%
Not a US citizen	24	31.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	224	15.6%
Arab	155	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	117	8.1%
Polish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.3%
Internet access	99.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75861

What city is ZIP code 75861 in?

ZIP code 75861 is primarily assigned to Tennessee Colony, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75861 in?

ZIP code 75861 falls within Anderson County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 75861?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 75861 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 75861 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 75861?

ZIP code 75861 has an estimated population of 1,438 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75861?

The median home value in ZIP code 75861 is $208,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 75861 in?

ZIP code 75861 observes the CST timezone.