75862 ZIP Code — Trinity, TX

Trinity County, Texas

ZIP code 75862 is located in Trinity, Texas, within Trinity County. It covers approximately 241.66 square miles and serves a population of 10,017 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 936.

About ZIP code 75862

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 $111,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $47,377. 45% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 75862 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,017

population

241.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Trinity	Acceptable
Trinity	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75851 Lovelady (8.3 mi) 75856 Pennington (16.1 mi) 75845 Groveton (17.5 mi) 77360 Onalaska (17.7 mi) 77364 Pointblank (18.1 mi) 77320 Huntsville (18.3 mi) 75835 Crockett (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	10,017
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	455

Geography
Land area	241.66 sq mi
Water area	21.13 sq mi
Latitude	31.0001
Longitude	-95.3689
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	59.0%	55.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	25.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	16.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

10,017

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$47,377

Median household income

$29,707

Per capita income

$111,800

Median home value

$783

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

4,806

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

218

Under 5

221

228

5–9

231

331

10–14

335

298

15–19

302

281

20–24

285

370

25–34

376

409

35–44

415

647

45–54

657

430

55–59

436

418

60–64

424

765

65–74

775

412

75–84

417

167

85+

169

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,971	19.7%
18 and over	8,046	80.3%
65 and over	2,705	27.0%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

Black or African American 8.3%

Two or more races 6%

Other race 5.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	7,794	71.2%
Hispanic or Latino	926	8.5%
Black or African American	904	8.3%
Two or more races	658	6%
Other race	622	5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.2%
Asian	17	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	55.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	25.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	16.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$47,377

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,800
Median rent / month	$783
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	27.0%
Single-family detached	55.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.7%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	26.3%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	15.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.9%
Electricity	80.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Wood	1.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,092	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	134	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,122	25.9%
Female householder, no spouse	988	22.8%
Households with children under 18	1,021	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,899	43.8%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	18.9%
Married	52.1%	51.2%
Separated	1.6%	2.9%
Widowed	5.9%	12.5%
Divorced	13.1%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	3.3%
Kindergarten	133	7.2%
Elementary school	916	49.5%
High school	474	25.6%
College / grad school	267	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Construction 14.6%

Public administration 13.1%

Retail trade 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Professional & management 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.5

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 25.6%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 15.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	42.4%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	25.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	47.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	923	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	21.6%
65 and over	43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.7%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	20.1%
Uninsured under 19	17.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,578	95.6%
Spanish	422	4.4%
Other Indo-European	422	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,587	95.7%
Born in same state	9,517	95.0%
Born in different state	7,110	71.0%
Foreign born	70	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	430	4.3%
Not a US citizen	148	34.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,484	14.8%
Italian	1,029	10.3%
Arab	531	5.3%
German	211	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	0.5%
Polish	22	0.2%
Dutch	14	0.1%
Norwegian	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75862

What city is ZIP code 75862 in?

ZIP code 75862 is primarily assigned to Trinity, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75862 in?

ZIP code 75862 falls within Trinity County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 75862 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 75862 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 75862 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 75862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 75862?

15% 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 75862 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 75862 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 75862 in?

ZIP code 75862 observes the CST timezone.