75421 ZIP Code — Brookston, TX

Lamar County, Texas

ZIP code 75421 is located in Brookston, Texas, within Lamar County. It covers approximately 53.61 square miles and serves a population of 847 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 903.

About ZIP code 75421

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,688. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 48% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 75421 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

847

population

53.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75421 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75421

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75421. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brookston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75470 Petty (6.4 mi) 75477 Roxton (7.1 mi) 75460 Paris (8.8 mi) 75450 Lake Creek (11 mi) 75486 Sumner (11.6 mi) 75462 Paris (11.7 mi) 75415 Ben Franklin (11.8 mi) 75446 Honey Grove (14.6 mi) 75473 Powderly (16.1 mi) 75469 Pecan Gap (16.2 mi) 75468 Pattonville (16.5 mi) 75432 Cooper (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	847
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	277

Geography
Land area	53.61 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	33.6184
Longitude	-95.6722
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	903

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.9%	52.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	31.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	14.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

847

Population

People per sq mi

28.8

Median age

$57,688

Median household income

$22,852

Per capita income

$121,000

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

93.6%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

329

Housing units

5.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

102

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	355	41.9%
18 and over	492	58.1%
65 and over	66	7.8%
Median age	28.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87%

Black or African American 9%

Two or more races 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	737	87%
Black or African American	76	9%
Two or more races	20	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.9%	52.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	31.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	14.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 15.7%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$200k+ 8.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	15.7%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$200k+	8.4%
Median income	$57,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 38.6%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$500k–$1M 13.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,000
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	93.6%
Renter occupied	6.4%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.2%
2000–2009	17.4%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	27.0%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	33.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.3%
Electricity	44.2%
Propane / LP gas	35.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	163	65.5%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.4%
Male householder, no spouse	30	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	55	22.1%
Households with children under 18	135	54.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	22.5%
Average household size	3.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.2%	19.7%
Married	81.1%	64.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.9%	15.5%
Divorced	5.9%	0.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 25.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.9%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 5.0%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	59.8%
Bachelor's or higher	5.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	4.6%
Kindergarten	42	12.0%
Elementary school	252	72.0%
High school	31	8.9%
College / grad school	9	2.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Manufacturing 21.3%

Retail trade 19.0%

Finance & real estate 10.2%

Construction 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.3%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	38.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	24.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	3.8%
Self-employed	18.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	5.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 29.6%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 17.8%

Female-led households 5.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.7%
Retirement income	40.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	23.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	52.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	26.3%
65 and over	47.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.6%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	47.7%
Uninsured under 19	53.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	833	98.3%
Spanish	177	21.2%
Other Indo-European	27	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	150	18.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	642	75.8%
Born in same state	642	75.8%
Born in different state	579	68.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	205	24.2%
Not a US citizen	126	61.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	35	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	28	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.4%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75421

What city is ZIP code 75421 in?

ZIP code 75421 is primarily assigned to Brookston, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75421 in?

ZIP code 75421 falls within Lamar County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 75421 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 75421 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 75421 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 75421 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 75421?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 75421?

Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 75421 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What timezone is ZIP code 75421 in?

ZIP code 75421 observes the CST timezone.