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Tyler County
Chester, TX
75936
75936 ZIP Code — Chester, TX
Tyler County, Texas
ZIP code 75936 is located in
Chester ,
Texas ,
within Tyler County .
It covers approximately 118.08 square miles and serves a population of
951 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 936 .
About ZIP code 75936
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $65,000. 48% 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. The average commute of 32 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 75936 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
951
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
457
Geography
Land area
118.08 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
30.9516
Longitude
-94.4240
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
936
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.2%
52.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
32.6%
28.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
16.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
5.4%
2.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$65,000
Median household income
$165,800
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 176 18.5% 18 and over 775 81.5% 65 and over 221 23.2% Median age 48.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
10.7%
Group Count % White 796 82.5% Black or African American 103 10.7% Two or more races 40 4.1% Hispanic or Latino 14 1.5% Other race 12 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.2%
52.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
32.6%
28.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
16.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
5.4%
2.7%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.2% $10k–$15k 7.4% $15k–$25k 4.9% $25k–$35k 5.5% $35k–$50k 20.2% $50k–$75k 21.2% $75k–$100k 13.5% $100k–$150k 12.0% $150k–$200k 7.7% $200k+ 6.4% Median income $65,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $165,800 Median rent / month $668 Owner occupied 88.0% Renter occupied 12.0% Vacant 28.7% Single-family detached 80.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.1% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.87
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.9% 2000–2009 1.5% 1990–1999 20.1% 1980–1989 17.9% 1970–1979 17.5% 1960–1969 11.6% 1950–1959 7.9% 1940–1949 7.7% 1939 or earlier 9.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.2% 2 bedrooms 24.5% 3 bedrooms 58.9% 4 bedrooms 10.5% 5+ bedrooms 2.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.8% 1 vehicle 39.0% 2 vehicles 34.0% 3 or more 24.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 31.9% Electricity 54.9% Propane / LP gas 5.5% Wood 7.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 205 62.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 35 10.7% Female householder, no spouse 86 26.4% Households with children under 18 89 27.3% Households with seniors (65+) 160 49.1% Average household size 2.92
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.2% 17.9% Married 51.1% 57.9% Separated 2.7% 0.0% Widowed 9.0% 10.8% Divorced 7.9% 13.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.7% Bachelor's or higher 13.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 17 7.7% Kindergarten 15 6.8% Elementary school 81 36.5% High school 52 23.4% College / grad school 57 25.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Public administration
10.6%
Finance & real estate
10.1%
Agriculture & mining
9.6%
Professional & management
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.0% Service 27.0% Sales & office 13.6% Natural resources & construction 14.6% Production & transportation 9.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.0% Government 22.9% Self-employed 10.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.9% Carpool 5.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.0% Other means 15.7% Avg commute (minutes) 32.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.9% Retirement income 39.0% Supplemental Security 21.2% Cash public assistance 0.3% Food stamps / SNAP 16.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.1% High blood pressure 42.7% High cholesterol 41.1% Diabetes 14.2% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 30.4% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.1% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.2% Binge drinking 17.3% No physical activity 29.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.0% Depression 24.4% Fair or poor health 20.8% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 14.1% No health insurance 23.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.4% Visited dentist 48.9% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 17.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 69 8.9%
Disability % Any disability 25.2% Under 18 15.3% 18–64 years 22.7% 65 and over 39.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.8% Public insurance 45.1% No insurance 10.2% Uninsured under 19 5.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 921 96.8% Spanish 2 0.2% Other Indo-European 2 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 942 99.1% Born in same state 941 98.9% Born in different state 788 82.9% Foreign born 1 0.1% Naturalized citizen 9 0.9% Not a US citizen 8 88.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 108 11.4% Arab 99 10.4%
Ancestry Count % Italian 78 8.2% English 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.3% Internet access 94.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75936
What city is ZIP code 75936 in?
ZIP code 75936 is primarily assigned to Chester, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 75936 in?
ZIP code 75936 falls within Tyler County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 75936 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 75936 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 75936 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 75936 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 75936?
13% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 75936?
The median home value in ZIP code 75936 is $165,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 75936 in?
ZIP code 75936 observes the CST timezone.
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