75925 ZIP Code — Alto, TX

Cherokee County, Texas

ZIP code 75925 is located in Alto, Texas, within Cherokee County. It covers approximately 208.63 square miles and serves a population of 3,217 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 936/903.

About ZIP code 75925

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $41,328. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 75925 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,217

population

208.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75925 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75925

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75925. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alto	Acceptable
Alto	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75785 Rusk (10.4 mi) 75943 Douglass (13.3 mi) 75760 Cushing (15.5 mi) 75784 Reklaw (17.7 mi) 75964 Nacogdoches (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,217
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	208.63 sq mi
Water area	0.52 sq mi
Latitude	31.6477
Longitude	-95.0887
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	936/903

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	52.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	28.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	17.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,217

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$41,328

Median household income

$23,883

Per capita income

$99,700

Median home value

$773

Median monthly rent

59.5%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,018

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

109

5–9

103

101

10–14

131

15–19

123

133

20–24

124

223

25–34

209

136

35–44

128

185

45–54

174

55–59

119

60–64

112

212

65–74

199

113

75–84

107

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	757	23.5%
18 and over	2,460	76.5%
65 and over	685	21.3%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.9%

Black or African American 19.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

Two or more races 7.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%

Other race 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,079	59.9%
Black or African American	682	19.6%
Hispanic or Latino	254	7.3%
Two or more races	245	7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	150	4.3%
Other race	61	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	52.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	28.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	17.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 21.1%

$50k–$75k 9.7%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	21.1%
$50k–$75k	9.7%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$41,328

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.8%

$50k–$100k 26.3%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,700
Median rent / month	$773
Owner occupied	59.5%
Renter occupied	40.5%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	65.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	22.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	18.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	32.3%
3 bedrooms	43.5%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.5%
Electricity	51.2%
Propane / LP gas	19.7%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	574	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	45	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	327	24.9%
Female householder, no spouse	366	27.9%
Households with children under 18	400	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	527	40.2%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	29.8%
Married	43.2%	48.5%
Separated	7.3%	0.5%
Widowed	5.2%	14.5%
Divorced	6.8%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	0.5%
Kindergarten	38	4.7%
Elementary school	380	47.4%
High school	213	26.6%
College / grad school	166	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Construction 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Retail trade 8.4%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Public administration 7.9%

Professional & management 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Other services 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	26.6%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.6%
Government	32.4%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 30.0%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 61.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	28.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	43.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	205	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	38.3%
No insurance	18.4%
Uninsured under 19	15.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,060	95.1%
Spanish	290	9.5%
Other Indo-European	290	9.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,940	91.4%
Born in same state	2,940	91.4%
Born in different state	2,661	82.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	277	8.6%
Not a US citizen	56	20.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	315	9.8%
Arab	289	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	188	5.8%
English	32	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75925

What city is ZIP code 75925 in?

ZIP code 75925 is primarily assigned to Alto, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75925 in?

ZIP code 75925 falls within Cherokee County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 75925?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75925?

18% of residents in ZIP code 75925 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 75925 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 75925 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75925?

The median home value in ZIP code 75925 is $99,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 75925 in?

ZIP code 75925 observes the CST timezone.