Cherokee County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
51,097
population (2021)
+0.5%
pop change since 2010
48073
FIPS code
Cherokee County ZIP code map
About Cherokee County
Cherokee County is located in Texas and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 51,097 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.5% from 50,845 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Cherokee County is 48073.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 51,097 |
| 2010 population | 50,845 |
| Change | +0.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48073 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Cherokee County
ZIP codes for Cherokee County, TX (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75759 | Cuney | Cherokee | View map |
| 75764 | Gallatin | Cherokee | View map |
| 75766 | Jacksonville | Cherokee | View map |
| 75772 | Maydelle | Cherokee | View map |
| 75780 | New Summerfield | Cherokee | View map |
| 75784 | Reklaw | Cherokee | View map |
| 75785 | Rusk | Cherokee | View map |
| 75925 | Alto | Cherokee | View map |
| 75976 | Wells | Cherokee | View map |
Demographics & statistics
54,475
Population
37.6
Median age
$59,281
Median household income
$27,980
Per capita income
$145,880
Median home value
$908
Median monthly rent
75.9%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment
17,039
Housing units
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,990
Under 5
1,760
2,064
5–9
1,826
2,111
10–14
1,867
1,954
15–19
1,728
1,794
20–24
1,587
3,390
25–34
3,000
3,607
35–44
3,191
3,380
45–54
2,991
1,404
55–59
1,243
1,817
60–64
1,608
3,106
65–74
2,749
1,573
75–84
1,392
713
85+
630
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,011 | 24.1% |
| 18 and over | 40,464 | 75.9% |
| 65 and over | 10,163 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.7%
Black or African American
11%
Hispanic or Latino
10.4%
Two or more races
8.3%
Other race
4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,327 | 64.7% |
| Black or African American | 6,660 | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,345 | 10.4% |
| Two or more races | 5,063 | 8.3% |
| Other race | 2,472 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 654 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 269 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
10.0%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
18.3%
$50k–$75k
15.0%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $59,281 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.4%
$50k–$100k
22.0%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k–$300k
19.2%
$300k–$500k
10.9%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,880 |
| Median rent / month | $908 |
| Owner occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter occupied | 24.1% |
| Vacant | 16.5% |
| Single-family detached | 70.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 22.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 26.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.5% |
| Electricity | 56.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.4% |
| Wood | 2.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,218 | 52.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 986 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,919 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,135 | 27.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,170 | 36.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,744 | 36.3% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.3% | 22.4% |
| Married | 47.4% | 53.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.6%
Some HS, no diploma
9.1%
HS graduate
32.7%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
12.2%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 569 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 568 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 6,795 | 46.8% |
| High school | 2,925 | 26.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,549 | 18.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.4%
Retail trade
9.4%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Construction
8.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.5%
Public administration
7.4%
Professional & management
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
3.8%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.1% |
| Service | 18.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.0% |
| Production & transportation | 16.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.8% |
| Government | 24.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 11.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
19.9%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
35.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.0% |
| High cholesterol | 38.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.4% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 30.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 14.1% |
| No health insurance | 27.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.3% |
| Visited dentist | 46.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 19.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,745 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 32.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.9% |
| Public insurance | 36.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 50,725 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 4,135 | 7.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,034 | 7.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 89 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 49,490 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 49,241 | 91.9% |
| Born in different state | 40,373 | 74.7% |
| Foreign born | 249 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,985 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,395 | 28.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8,226 | 15.1% |
| Italian | 5,020 | 9.2% |
| French | 4,553 | 8.4% |
| English | 912 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 555 | 1% |
| German | 35 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.0% |
| Internet access | 91.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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